Sr. Payroll Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Sr. Payroll Practitioner to process and maintain payroll for U.S.-based locations in Florham Park, NJ. The role requires accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing and responsive support to employees and managers.

Responsibilities include multi-state payroll, tax compliance, timecard reviews, audits, and collaboration with Benefits and HR teams. Prior HRIS experience (Workday/UKG) and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as a Payroll Practitioner in U.S. payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes and regulations.
• Experience with wage attachments/garnishments.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Workday or similar).

Responsibilities

• Process accurate weekly/biweekly U.S. payroll for 800+ employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review timecards and payroll inputs for accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit payroll results and resolve discrepancies.
• Administer withholding orders and maintain confidential records.

Skills

Payroll experience

Multi-state payroll

Tax regulations

HRIS (Workday)

Garnishments

UKG Dimensions

Excel

Communication

Tools

Workday

UKG Dimensions

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. All that we’re missing is you.

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

• U.S. Payroll 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 validate 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.

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

Benefits

• Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match.
• Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.

For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page.

Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affifitive Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on. Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/