Payroll Specialist

Motion Recruitment; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 68,880 - 88,166; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k)

Job summary

A data analytics and risk firm is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll preparation and processing for multiple countries. Responsibilities include managing payroll entries, coordinating deductions, and ensuring compliance with wage laws. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Oracle HCM and time & attendance systems, excellent attention to detail, and knowledge of payroll cycles. This contract position offers comprehensive medical benefits and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Oracle HCM / Oracle Cloud Payroll.
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws and tax regulations.
• Experience with time & attendance systems and their integration with payroll.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and processing of payroll in the US, Costa Rica, and Canada.
• Coordinate with benefits for accurate deductions.
• Maintain payroll guidelines by updating policies.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience with Oracle HCM / Oracle Cloud Payroll

Knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws

Experience with time & attendance systems (Kronos, UKG, ADP)

Ability to perform payroll reconciliations

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

Strong understanding of payroll cycles and deductions

Excellent attention to detail

Job description

Base Pay Range

$50.00/hr - $64.00/hr

Team Lead, Enterprise Talent Services at Motion Recruitment

Our Client, a data analytics and risk firm, is looking for someone to join their team as a Payroll Specialist.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support preparation, processing & reconciliation of payroll in the US, Costa Rica, and Canada, including off-cycle payments, special payments, commissions, bonuses, severance, & vacation pay.
• Coordinate with benefits to ensure accurate deductions are taken every pay period and entering appropriate adjustments as needed.
• Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests and maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
• Pay employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.
• Prepare final payroll summary reports for electronic distribution.
• Support internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience with Oracle HCM / Oracle Cloud Payroll, including payroll entry, validation, auditing, and reporting.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, overtime rules, garnishments, and tax regulations.
• Experience with time & attendance systems (Kronos, UKG, ADP, etc.) and how they integrate with payroll.
• Ability to perform payroll reconciliations, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accurate payroll runs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas) for audits, reports, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of payroll cycles, deductions, benefits integration, retro pay, and off‑cycle payments.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality handling sensitive employee data.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k)
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Data Infrastructure and Analytics