Sr. Payroll Practitioner

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

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.

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 wellbeing. 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. Reworldreserves 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 Affinitive 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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