Sr. Payroll Practitioner

reworld; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Sr. Payroll Practitioner to process and maintain payroll for its U.S.-based locations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. The role requires handling 800+ employees on weekly/biweekly cycles and partnering with Benefits to manage leave pay.

Work Location: Florham Park, NJ. Schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days in office. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of US payroll experience, strong knowledge of payroll regulations, and proficiency with HRIS systems such as

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Payroll Practitioner in US payroll.
• Payroll regulatory knowledge (federal, state, local) and wage/hour rules.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., Workday, UKG).
• Payroll certification preferred but not required (FPC or CPP).

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely multi-state payroll for 800+ employees on weekly/biweekly cycles.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies.
• Review and validate timecards, payroll inputs, and approvals before deadlines.
• Audit payroll reports to identify discrepancies and errors.
• Research and resolve payroll and time/attendance inquiries.
• Maintain confidential payroll records per SOX controls.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Workday knowledge

Excel

UKG Dimensions

Tools

Workday

UKG Dimensions

Excel

Word

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

Reworld is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Payroll Practitioner to process and maintain payroll for our U.S.-based locations . This role is responsible for 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

Primary Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely multi-state payroll for 800+ employees on weekly/biweekly cycles.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations , wage and hour requirements, and company policies .
• Review and v alidate timecards, payroll inputs, adjustments, and approvals prior to payroll deadlines.
• Review payroll reports and audit payroll results to identify discrepancies , unusual transactions, and potential errors before payroll is finalized.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll and time/attendance inquiries.
• Create and maintain employee rotations, pay policy setups, and accrual tracking, where necessary.
• Partner with the Benefits team to ensure accuracy of leave and related pay.
• Review and approve new hires, terminations, and staffing changes with appropriate documentation and approvals .
• Administer withholding orders, ensuring proper processing and compliance with applicable requirements. Will act as liaison with agencies and bureaus.
• Process off-cycle payments, reimbursements, and stop-payment requests as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records in accordance with company policies and Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Support the Payroll Director with internal and external payroll audits by providing required documentation, reports, and research.
• Provide customer service support to employees across corporate and facility locations.
• Collaborate with Payroll and HR teams on ongoing projects and process improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Payroll certification preferred but not required (FPC or CPP).
• Minimum 3 -5 years as a Payroll Practitioner with experience in U.S. payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and tax regulations /processes .
• Experience with administration of wage attachments /garnishments and the requirements of each type .
• Exposure to union payrolls or collective bargaining agreements a plus.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to be able to multi-task .
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to support employees at all levels.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS/payroll systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word .
• Experience with UKG Dimensions or similar time and attendance systems preferred

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 34.62 - 46.06 USD per hour

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wel