Payroll Assistant

A growing organization!; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great organization! in New Jersey is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, maintain employee records, and support accounting and administrative functions across teams.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information while delivering accurate, on-time payroll and compliant reporting to HR and Finance.

Experience with ADP and Excel is preferred; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring policy compliance.
• Maintain and verify employee time records, PTO, and payroll adjustments.
• Perform payroll data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate records.
• Generate payroll, management, and ad hoc reports.
• Support general accounting and administrative functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and support a variety of accounting and administrative functions. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll, maintaining employee records, and collaborating with internal teams to support payroll and financial operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain and verify employee time records, worked hours, paid time off (PTO), and payroll adjustments.
• Perform payroll data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate employee and payroll records.
• Generate payroll, management, and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Support general accounting and administrative functions.
• Assist with maintaining employee records and ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Company Description

Great organization!

Company Description

Great organization!