Payroll Manager - Healthcare Finance Leader (CPP Preferred)

Alliance Health System; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Health System is seeking a Payroll Manager to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for all employees in Matawan, NJ. The role collaborates with HR and Finance to verify hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions, while maintaining compliant payroll records.

The position requires familiarity with ADP/Paychex/UKG and MS Excel, a degree in a related field, and 2+ years of payroll experience, ideally in healthcare. This is a full-time on-site role reporting to the CFO.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, ideally in a healthcare or fast-paced environment.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG and MS Office (Excel).
• Experience in accounting in addition to payroll.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and/or monthly payroll accurately and on time for all employees, including regular pay, overtime, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to verify new hires, terminations, pay changes, benefit deductions, and leave balances.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, discrepancies, and general questions in a professional and timely manner.
• Reconcile payroll data and reports; prepare and submit payroll taxes, wage reports, and related filings.
• Assist with year-end processes including W-2 and 1099 preparation.
• Support audits and provide documentation as requested.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication

Discretion

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ADP

Paychex

UKG

Excel

Job description

Alliance Health System is seeking a Payroll Manager to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for all employees in Matawan, NJ. The role collaborates with HR and Finance to verify hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions, while maintaining compliant payroll records.

The position requires familiarity with ADP/Paychex/UKG and MS Excel, a degree in a related field, and 2+ years of payroll experience, ideally in healthcare. This is a full-time on-site role reporting to the CFO.