Multi-State Payroll Specialist (Union & ADP)

Kforce Inc; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce's client, a growing Real Estate company in Fort Lee, NJ, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for about 500 employees across multiple states and four entities.

You will partner with Accounting and HR to ensure accurate payroll processing, maintain records, and support benefit payments and legal compliance, while upholding policies in a diverse workforce. This role offers strong benefits and opportunity to advance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field (preferred).
• Certified Payroll Professional (preferred).
• 3-7 years of experience overseeing the entire payroll process in a multi-state environment with ADP.
• Workforce Now experience is preferred, but will consider other versions of ADP.
• Highly competent end-user of relevant office technologies, software, and systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and HRIS software skills.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, organized and capable of prioritizing workload of multiple tasks and deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and tax requirements.
• Able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and work successfully in a team environment.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for ~500 employees across multiple states.
• Review and approve payroll for salaried, hourly, full-time and part-time union and non-union employees across four entities.
• Partner with Accounting and HR on compensation, record maintenance, employee benefit payments, and legal compliance.
• Maintain fair and equitable payroll policies and procedures and ensure adherence to applicable laws and company policies.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Microsoft Excel

HRIS software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

ADP

Workforce Now

Job description

Kforce's client, a growing Real Estate company in Fort Lee, NJ, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for about 500 employees across multiple states and four entities.

You will partner with Accounting and HR to ensure accurate payroll processing, maintain records, and support benefit payments and legal compliance, while upholding policies in a diverse workforce. This role offers strong benefits and opportunity to advance.