The Payroll Administrator will assist with performing a wide variety of record keeping activities, including but not limited to short-term disability, leave administration, 401K administration, maintaining the payroll mailbox, and employment verification. This position is responsible for the end to end process of the weekly and/or biweekly payrolls. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for resolving pay discrepancies and ensuring the highest level of customer service is delivered to both internal and external customers.
Location: This position is in-person with a hybrid schedule at our facility in Parsippany, NJ.
Key Accountabilities:
Daily payroll processing activities including but not limited to sorting mail, handling incoming emails to the department email, working payroll help desk tickets, processing terminations and off cycle payments
Process disability files, leave administration, garnishments, wage verifications, LMAs, EJAs.
Work in conjunction with the Kronos team for integration and validation of timesheets
Responsible for HDL file loads of data to be included in the payrolls
Process weekly and/or biweekly payrolls, monthly payrolls, and commissions.
Transmit and verify direct deposits
Process off-cycle checks as required
Research any direct deposit issues and communicate with employees as needed.
Process 401k and payroll wires
Timely analysis of payroll data to ensure accuracy
Answer basic Self Service questions (i.e. directives for W4 set up, direct deposit set up)
Complete research and communicate with department managers regarding employee inquiries, as well as effectively collaborate and communicate with colleagues, employees and other stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of payroll experience
Proficiency in payroll processing systems and Microsoft Office products
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good analytical skills
Ability to have a flexible work schedule
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field
Proficient in payroll systems
Ability to analyze system related discrepancies
Familiarity with an on-line Time and Attendance System (Kronos)
Job Identification : 61030
Job Category: : Finance
Assignment Category : Regular Full-time
Remote Positions : No
Professional Experience : Minimum 3 Years
Equal Opportunity Employer
