Senior US Payroll Specialist — Hybrid & Benefits-Driven

Covanta; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Sr. Payroll Practitioner to process and maintain payroll for our U.S.-based locations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while providing responsive, customer-focused support to employees and managers.

Work Location: Florham Park, NJ. Work Schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days in office. The pay range for the primary location is 34.62 - 46.06 USD per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Payroll Practitioner in U.S. payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and tax regulations.
• Experience with wage attachments/garnishments.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS/payroll systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• UKG Dimensions experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely multi-state payroll for 800+ employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review timecards, payroll inputs, adjustments, and approvals.
• Audit payroll results and resolve discrepancies.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll inquiries.
• Create and maintain pay policies, accruals, and leave tracking.
• Review and approve new hires, terminations, and changes.
• Administer withholding orders and liaise with agencies.
• Process off-cycle payments and reimbursements.
• Maintain confidential payroll records per SOX controls.
• Support payroll audits with required documents.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Tax regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Payroll certification (FPC/CPP)

Tools

Workday

UKG Dimensions

Excel

Word

Job description

Reworld is seeking a Sr. Payroll Practitioner to process and maintain payroll for our U.S.-based locations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while providing responsive, customer-focused support to employees and managers.

Work Location: Florham Park, NJ. Work Schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days in office. The pay range for the primary location is 34.62 - 46.06 USD per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.