Payroll Administrator

LHH; Springfield (NJ); In loco; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Descrizione del lavoro

LHH is partnering with a growing manufacturing-related company to hire a Payroll & Accounting Administrator. The role focuses on payroll processing for a large workforce and supporting select accounting tasks, with growth into additional accounting responsibilities over time.

The ideal candidate has strong ADP Workforce Now experience, handles confidential information well, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

Competenze

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience is required.
• Experience processing payroll for large employee populations preferred.
• Experience with union and non-union payroll is strongly preferred.
• ADP Workforce Now experience is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Mansioni

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 1,000 employees.
• Support both union and non-union payroll processing.
• Review, audit, and validate employee timecards and payroll data for accuracy.
• Maintain vacation, PTO, and sick time balances within ADP Workforce Now.
• Work with supervisors to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Assist managers with ADP Workforce Now functionality and provide training on timesheet approvals.
• Ensure payroll records remain accurate, confidential, and compliant with company policies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and research discrepancies.
• Review and reconcile timesheets from staffing agencies.
• Monitor missing punches and attendance issues.

Conoscenze

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Confidentiality

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strumenti

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Descrizione del lavoro

100% On-Site | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

LHH is working with a growing company in their search to hire a detail-oriented Payroll & Accounting Administrator to support payroll operations for a large manufacturing workforce while assisting with select accounting and administrative functions. This role is heavily focused on payroll processing and timekeeping administration, with opportunities to take on additional accounting responsibilities as the position evolves.

The ideal candidate will have strong ADP Workforce Now experience, be comfortable handling highly confidential information, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 1,000 employees.
• Support both union and non-union payroll processing.
• Review, audit, and validate employee timecards and payroll data for accuracy.
• Maintain vacation, PTO, and sick time balances within ADP Workforce Now.
• Work closely with supervisors and managers to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Assist managers with ADP Workforce Now functionality and provide training on reviewing and approving employee timesheets.
• Ensure payroll records remain accurate, confidential, and compliant with company policies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and research discrepancies.
• Review and reconcile timesheets submitted by multiple staffing agencies supplying manufacturing, shipping, and receiving personnel.
• Monitor and follow up on missing punches, attendance issues, and timekeeping exceptions.
• Partner with HR and operations teams to ensure accurate labor reporting.

Payroll Administration (Primary Focus)

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 1,000 employees.
• Support both union and non-union payroll processing.
• Review, audit, and validate employee timecards and payroll data for accuracy.
• Maintain vacation, PTO, and sick time balances within ADP Workforce Now.
• Work closely with supervisors and managers to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Assist managers with ADP Workforce Now functionality and provide training on reviewing and approving employee timesheets.
• Ensure payroll records remain accurate, confidential, and compliant with company policies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and research discrepancies.
• Review and reconcile timesheets submitted by multiple staffing agencies supplying manufacturing, shipping, and receiving personnel.
• Monitor and follow up on missing punches, attendance issues, and timekeeping exceptions.
• Partner with HR and operations teams to ensure accurate labor reporting.

Accounting & Accounts Payable Support

• Assist with invoice processing and vendor account maintenance.
• Follow up on missing units and discrepancies between invoices and system records.
• Verify pricing information and coordinate with IT and internal departments regarding pricing updates and corrections.
• Research and resolve invoice and accounting discrepancies through customer and vendor portals.
• Provide general accounting support as needed.
• Assist with additional accounting functions and special projects as the role grows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience required.
• Experience processing payroll for large employee populations preferred.
• Experience with both union and non-union payroll strongly preferred.
• ADP Workforce Now experience is required.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred (and highly desired).
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, payroll procedures, and timekeeping systems.
• Previous manufacturing, distribution, or plant environment experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Technical Skills

• ADP Workforce Now (Required)
• Microsoft Excel, including:
• Data analysis and reconciliation
• Microsoft Word
• General proficiency with business software and web-based portals

What We're Looking For

• A payroll professional who enjoys being the go-to resource for managers and employees.
• Someone comfortable working with large payroll volumes and tight weekly deadlines.
• A proactive problem solver who can research discrepancies and improve processes.
• An individual interested in growing into broader accounting responsibilities over time.

Compensation:

$60,000-$70,000 annually

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Work Arrangement:

100% On-Site, Springfield, NJ

Employment Type:

Contract-to-Hire

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional seeking long-term stability, growth into accounting functions, and exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.