Precision Payroll Specialist

A growing organization!; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great organization! in New Jersey is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, maintain employee records, and support accounting and administrative functions across teams.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information while delivering accurate, on-time payroll and compliant reporting to HR and Finance.

Experience with ADP and Excel is preferred; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring policy compliance.
• Maintain and verify employee time records, PTO, and payroll adjustments.
• Perform payroll data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate records.
• Generate payroll, management, and ad hoc reports.
• Support general accounting and administrative functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

Excel

Word

Job description

Great organization! in New Jersey is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, maintain employee records, and support accounting and administrative functions across teams.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information while delivering accurate, on-time payroll and compliant reporting to HR and Finance.

Experience with ADP and Excel is preferred; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.