Payroll Specialist: Process & Compliance Expert

APC Hospitality LLC.; Verona (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement Plan

Training & Development

Job summary

APC Hospitality LLC in Verona, NJ, is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our accounting team. You will process biweekly payroll for 150–250 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with wage laws, reporting to the Managing Director of Accounting.

This role collaborates with HR, site managers and operations, handling payroll inputs, timekeeping, garnishments, and payroll-related inquiries while maintaining confidential records and supporting uniform and equipment inventory

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll and HRIS experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Office suite.
• Knowledge of state and federal wage laws.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information and manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for 150–250 employees using the company’s HRIS/payroll system.
• Ensure payroll is accurate, timely, and compliant with wage laws.
• Review timekeeping, attendance, earnings, deductions for accuracy.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and pay inquiries.
• Maintain payroll records (new hires, terminations, changes, direct deposit, tax info).
• Manage wage-rate allocations and annual reviews.
• Process direct deposit changes, withholding changes, and other payroll changes.
• Maintain sick, vacation, and leave accruals.
• Administer garnishments and payroll deductions.
• Generate payroll and labor reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain confidential payroll documentation and records.
• Assist employees with payroll questions and HRIS app.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Excel

HRIS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

APC Hospitality LLC in Verona, NJ, is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our accounting team. You will process biweekly payroll for 150–250 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with wage laws, reporting to the Managing Director of Accounting.

This role collaborates with HR, site managers and operations, handling payroll inputs, timekeeping, garnishments, and payroll-related inquiries while maintaining confidential records and supporting uniform and equipment inventory