Payroll Specialist

Ocean Healthcare; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity Hospice Care is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our administrative team. The ideal candidate has hands-on ADP experience and strong knowledge of payroll processing, timekeeping, attendance tracking, and leave management.

This role ensures accurate payroll processing and policy compliance. Responsibilities include auditing timecards, approving PTO requests, managing payroll records, and resolving discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience required.
• Strong hands-on experience with ADP is highly preferred/required.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, timekeeping, and PTO administration.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy prior to payroll processing.
• Monitor employee clock-ins, clock-outs, overtime, and attendance records.
• Process PTO, vacation, and sick-time requests per policy.
• Ensure hours are recorded and approved before payroll deadlines.
• Process payroll adjustments and changes through ADP.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Communicate payroll discrepancies to managers and employees.
• Assist with payroll reporting and audits as needed.

Skills

ADP payroll systems

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

ADP Software

Job description

Serenity Hospice Care is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and dependable Payroll Specialist to join our growing administrative team! The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems and a strong understanding of payroll processing, timekeeping, attendance tracking, and employee leave management.

This individual will play an important role in ensuring accurate payroll processing and maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy, completeness, and discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
• Monitor employee clock-ins, clock-outs, missed punches, overtime, and attendance records.
• Review, process, and approve PTO, vacation, and sick-time requests in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure employee hours are accurately recorded and approved before payroll deadlines.
• Process payroll-related adjustments, corrections, and employee changes through ADP.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and documentation.
• Monitor attendance, call-outs, tardiness, and employee timekeeping compliance.
• Communicate with department managers and employees regarding payroll discrepancies and timekeeping concerns.
• Assist with resolving payroll questions and employee pay-related issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and other administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience required.
• Strong hands-on experience with ADP is highly preferred/required.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, timekeeping, and PTO administration.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Schedule

Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Full-Time | In-Office Position