Payroll Specialist- Part time

MOHR Talent; Beachwood (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Impactful work supporting the community

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

A mission-driven behavioral health organization in New Jersey is seeking a part-time Payroll Specialist to assist with processing payroll for around 500 employees. This role requires hands-on payroll experience, proficiency in ADP, and offers a flexible schedule conducive to work-life balance. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and a solid understanding of payroll regulations. Join a team focused on impactful work supporting the community.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on payroll experience required.
• Solid understanding of federal and state payroll regulations.
• Comfortable working with numbers and reports.
• Solid understanding of federal and state payroll regulations.
• Proficiency with Excel and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Payroll with end-to-end processing for ~500 employees.
• Enter and process payroll in ADP, ensuring accurate direct deposits.
• Support tax compliance and payroll tax filings.
• Reconcile payroll with the general ledger, prepare routine payroll reports, and support variance analysis/resolution.
• Handle employee payroll inquiries, coordinate with HR on onboarding/offboarding, and maintain accurate, confidential payroll records.
• Assist with year-end (W‑2s, reporting), audits, ADP updates (codes, pay types), and recommend process improvements to streamline payroll operations

Skills

Payroll experience

Knowledge of ADP systems

Excel proficiency

Understanding of payroll regulations

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ADP payroll system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)

Beachwood, NJ | Competitive hourly rate

Onsite | Flexible Part-Time Schedule (Days/Hours Negotiable)

About the Opportunity

We’re partnered with a mission-driven behavioral health organization in New Jersey that serves children, teens, adults, and families across the community. With hundreds of employees supporting programs and services every day, accurate and timely payroll is critical to keeping everything running smoothly.

They’re hiring a part-time Payroll Specialist to support the Lead Payroll person with processing payroll for approximately 500 employees. This is a great role for someone who’s confident with payroll fundamentals, comfortable in ADP, and wants flexibility in their schedule without giving up meaningful, impactful work.

If you enjoy detail, deadlines, and being the “go-to” person when it comes to paychecks and payroll questions, this is a strong fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist Lead Payroll with end-to-end processing for ~500 employees, including collecting and reviewing timesheets/timekeeping data
• Enter, verify, and process payroll in ADP (earnings, deductions, garnishments), ensuring accurate and timely direct deposits and checks
• Support tax compliance by calculating/monitoring federal, state, and local withholdings and assisting with payroll tax filings
• Reconcile payroll with the general ledger, prepare routine payroll reports, and support variance analysis/resolution
• Handle employee payroll inquiries, coordinate with HR on onboarding/offboarding, and maintain accurate, confidential payroll records
• Assist with year-end (W‑2s, reporting), audits, ADP updates (codes, pay types), and recommend process improvements to streamline payroll operations

What They’re Looking For

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 1+ years of hands‑on payroll experience
• Experience with ADP payroll systems
• Solid understanding of federal and state payroll regulations
• Proficiency with Excel and general comfort working with numbers and reports

Why Payroll Specialists Love This Opportunity

• Flexible part‑time schedule – Hours can be tailored within business needs; great for work–life balance
• Impactful work – Your accuracy directly supports 500+ employees who are serving the community every day
• Close partnership with a Lead Payroll professional – Learn, grow, and have a clear point of support
• Broad exposure to full‑cycle payroll – From data collection to reconciliation and reporting
• Stable organization with a meaningful mission – Be part of a team focused on helping people, not just pushing numbers

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Staffing and Recruiting