Payroll Manager

Wiss; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiss seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to own end-to-end payroll operations. The role requires strong multi-state payroll expertise, ADP Workforce Now proficiency, and a focus on prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance.

The position is fully on-site in Middlesex County, NJ, with responsibility for audits, reports, and coordinating with HR and Finance on month-end Close. Thorough knowledge of state wage laws and garnishments is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive, full-cycle payroll experience.
• Significant multi-state payroll experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll.
• Experience with union/public works payroll preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage requirements.
• Experience with garnishments, child support, and court-ordered withholding.
• Strong Excel skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, audits, reporting, and year-end processes.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and confidential information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end payroll process from timesheet review through payroll submission and GL reconciliation.
• Process and audit multi-state payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review timesheets, resolve missing or inaccurate time, and process payroll corrections.
• Audit payroll for accuracy prior to processing and final submission.
• Manage deductions, benefits, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, and other payroll-related items.
• Balance, reconcile, and submit payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Manage multi-state payroll and tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure accurate application of state-specific wage, overtime, tax, and payroll regulations.
• Manage prevailing wage and union payroll requirements, including job classifications, wage rates, and fringe benefits.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll and WH-347 reports.
• Support NJ public works, NJEDA, HUB, and other required reporting.
• Prepare payroll reports and documentation for union funds, government agencies, and external audits.
• Stay current on changes to prevailing wage, payroll, and employment regulations.
• Manage payroll tax jurisdiction setup, filings, and compliance across multiple states.
• Process and resolve garnishments, child support orders, and court-ordered withholding.
• Complete employment, income, unemployment, disability, union dues, and other required reporting.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll issues.
• Provide payroll reporting and analysis to Finance, Operations, Safety, and senior leadership.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
• Reconcile payroll, deductions, funding, benefits, and the payroll general ledger.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Partner with Finance on month-end close and payroll reporting.
• Support payroll audits and provide documentation as needed.
• Partner with HR on employee onboarding and payroll setup.
• Ensure accurate ADP setup for new hires, including tax withholding, direct deposit, benefits, and other payroll information.
• Serve as a primary resource for employees and managers with payroll questions.
• Provide day-to-day support related to ADP Workforce Now and payroll processes.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Deadline management

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

Job description

A Wiss client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of the company’s payroll operations from end to end.

The ideal candidate has strong technical payroll expertise, is comfortable working with complex pay structures and multiple jurisdictions and can confidently serve as the company’s payroll subject-matter expert. This position is FULL ONSITE in Middlesex County, NJ

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end payroll process from timesheet review through payroll submission and GL reconciliation.
• Process and audit multi-state payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review timesheets, resolve missing or inaccurate time, and process payroll corrections.
• Audit payroll for accuracy prior to processing and final submission.
• Manage deductions, benefits, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, and other payroll-related items.
• Balance, reconcile, and submit payroll accurately and on schedule
• Manage multi-state payroll and tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure accurate application of state-specific wage, overtime, tax, and payroll regulations.
• Manage prevailing wage and union payroll requirements, including job classifications, wage rates, and fringe benefits.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll and WH-347 reports.
• Support NJ public works, NJEDA, HUB, and other required reporting.
• Prepare payroll reports and documentation for union funds, government agencies, and external audits.
• Stay current on changes to prevailing wage, payroll, and employment regulations.
• Manage payroll tax jurisdiction setup, filings, and compliance across multiple states.
• Process and resolve garnishments, child support orders, and court-ordered withholding.
• Complete employment, income, unemployment, disability, union dues, and other required reporting.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll issues.
• Provide payroll reporting and analysis to Finance, Operations, Safety, and senior leadership.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
• Reconcile payroll, deductions, funding, benefits, and the payroll general ledger.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Partner with Finance on month-end close and payroll reporting.
• Support payroll audits and provide documentation as needed.
• Partner with HR on employee onboarding and payroll setup.
• Ensure accurate ADP setup for new hires, including tax withholding, direct deposit, benefits, and other payroll information.
• Serve as a primary resource for employees and managers with payroll questions.
• Provide day-to-day support related to ADP Workforce Now and payroll processes.

Required

• 5+ years of progressive, full-cycle payroll experience, including significant multi-state payroll experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now — required.
• Demonstrated experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll — required.
• Experience managing union payroll and/or public works payroll strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage requirements.
• Experience with garnishments, child support, and court-ordered withholding.
• Strong Excel skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, audits, reporting, and year-end processes.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and confidential information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. This policy applies equally to all applicants regardless of national origin.

" Wiss is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age "

"Wiss is committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our team, and encourage our employees to bring their authentic and best selves to work. "