Payroll Administrator - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Payroll Administrator - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Payroll Administrator Role
Robert Half is excited to partner with a leading manufacturing company in Somerset, New Jersey, to find an exceptional Payroll Administrator for a contract position. This critical role involves managing comprehensive payroll operations for a workforce of 101-500 employees across multiple states. As a Payroll Administrator, you will ensure seamless, accurate, and compliant payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now, while collaborating with HR and finance teams to support business objectives. This position offers hands-on experience in multi-state payroll compliance, making it ideal for seasoned professionals seeking to advance their expertise in payroll administration within the manufacturing sector. Located in the heart of Somerset, NJ, this role provides stability and growth opportunities through Robert Half's extensive network.
Why This Role Matters
In today's complex regulatory landscape, accurate payroll management is vital for any organization. You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining employee satisfaction, ensuring legal compliance, and optimizing financial operations. With a focus on process improvements, this position allows you to make tangible impacts on efficiency and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
The Payroll Administrator will handle end-to-end payroll functions with precision and efficiency. Core duties include:
- Managing the complete payroll cycle, from data collection to final payment disbursement, guaranteeing timeliness and accuracy for all employees.
- Overseeing multi-state payroll operations, navigating diverse state-specific regulations, tax withholdings, and compliance mandates to mitigate risks.
- Leveraging ADP Workforce Now for record maintenance, payroll runs, deductions, and reporting, ensuring data integrity and system optimization.
- Partnering closely with HR and finance departments to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee queries, and garnishments promptly.
- Generating detailed payroll reports for internal audits, reconciliations, budgeting, and executive decision-making.
- Upholding strict adherence to federal (FLSA, FICA), state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour compliance.
- Maintaining up-to-date records for 101-500 employees, including new hires, terminations, and status changes.
- Safeguarding sensitive payroll and employee data in line with privacy standards like GDPR and CCPA equivalents.
- Leading year-end processes such as W-2/W-4 preparations, tax filings, and reconciliation with IRS forms.
- Proactively identifying inefficiencies and implementing payroll process enhancements to streamline operations and reduce errors.
Required Qualifications
To succeed in this Payroll Administrator role, candidates must bring:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in payroll processing, ideally in manufacturing or multi-state environments.
- Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar HCM platforms.
- In-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll taxes, compliance, and labor laws.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a proven track record of 100% accuracy in high-volume payrolls.
- Strong analytical skills for audits, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
- Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred; CPP or FPC certification is a plus.
- Experience managing payroll for mid-sized workforces (101-500 employees).
- Familiarity with year-end tax activities and process optimization initiatives.
Candidates should thrive in fast-paced settings and demonstrate a passion for payroll excellence.
Why Join Us
Partnering with Robert Half means accessing top-tier opportunities with reputable employers. This contract role offers a competitive $28.50 hourly rate, flexible duration, and the chance to build your resume in Somerset, New Jersey's thriving manufacturing hub. Enjoy professional growth, exposure to advanced payroll systems, and a supportive team environment. Robert Half provides unmatched career resources, from skill-building workshops to job placement support. Somerset, NJ, boasts a vibrant community, excellent commute options, and proximity to NYC and Philadelphia. Apply now to elevate your payroll career with a leader in talent solutions. Robert Half: Where careers take flight.
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Locations
- Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Salary
55,000 - 65,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Payroll Processingintermediate
- ADP Workforce Nowintermediate
- Multi-State Payrollintermediate
- Regulatory Complianceintermediate
- Payroll Reportingintermediate
- Employee Data Managementintermediate
- Year-End Tax Filingsintermediate
- Process Improvementintermediate
- HR Collaborationintermediate
- Confidentiality Maintenanceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in full payroll cycle management (experience)
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations (experience)
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now software (experience)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy (experience)
- Experience handling payroll for 101-500 employees (experience)
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local tax compliance (experience)
- Strong collaboration skills with HR and finance teams (experience)
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality (experience)
- Experience with payroll audits and reconciliations (experience)
- Background in manufacturing industry preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Manage the full payroll cycle for employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments
- Administer multi-state payroll operations, adhering to state-specific regulations and compliance requirements
- Utilize ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records and execute payroll tasks efficiently
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries
- Prepare and review payroll reports for audits, reconciliations, and management purposes
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Handle payroll for a workforce ranging from 101-500 employees, ensuring all records are up-to-date
- Maintain confidentiality of payroll information and employee data
- Support year-end payroll activities, including tax filings and W-2 preparation
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll operations
Benefits
- general: Competitive hourly rate of $28.50
- general: Contract position with potential for extension
- general: Opportunity to work with a leading manufacturing company
- general: Professional development through Robert Half
- general: Collaborative team environment
- general: Exposure to multi-state payroll expertise
- general: Flexible contract work arrangements
- general: Support from experienced HR and finance teams
- general: Chance to implement process improvements
- general: Build experience in a dynamic industry
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Job Description
About the Payroll Administrator Role
Robert Half is excited to partner with a leading manufacturing company in Somerset, New Jersey, to find an exceptional Payroll Administrator for a contract position. This critical role involves managing comprehensive payroll operations for a workforce of 101-500 employees across multiple states. As a Payroll Administrator, you will ensure seamless, accurate, and compliant payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now, while collaborating with HR and finance teams to support business objectives. This position offers hands-on experience in multi-state payroll compliance, making it ideal for seasoned professionals seeking to advance their expertise in payroll administration within the manufacturing sector. Located in the heart of Somerset, NJ, this role provides stability and growth opportunities through Robert Half's extensive network.
Why This Role Matters
In today's complex regulatory landscape, accurate payroll management is vital for any organization. You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining employee satisfaction, ensuring legal compliance, and optimizing financial operations. With a focus on process improvements, this position allows you to make tangible impacts on efficiency and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
The Payroll Administrator will handle end-to-end payroll functions with precision and efficiency. Core duties include:
- Managing the complete payroll cycle, from data collection to final payment disbursement, guaranteeing timeliness and accuracy for all employees.
- Overseeing multi-state payroll operations, navigating diverse state-specific regulations, tax withholdings, and compliance mandates to mitigate risks.
- Leveraging ADP Workforce Now for record maintenance, payroll runs, deductions, and reporting, ensuring data integrity and system optimization.
- Partnering closely with HR and finance departments to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee queries, and garnishments promptly.
- Generating detailed payroll reports for internal audits, reconciliations, budgeting, and executive decision-making.
- Upholding strict adherence to federal (FLSA, FICA), state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour compliance.
- Maintaining up-to-date records for 101-500 employees, including new hires, terminations, and status changes.
- Safeguarding sensitive payroll and employee data in line with privacy standards like GDPR and CCPA equivalents.
- Leading year-end processes such as W-2/W-4 preparations, tax filings, and reconciliation with IRS forms.
- Proactively identifying inefficiencies and implementing payroll process enhancements to streamline operations and reduce errors.
Required Qualifications
To succeed in this Payroll Administrator role, candidates must bring:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in payroll processing, ideally in manufacturing or multi-state environments.
- Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar HCM platforms.
- In-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll taxes, compliance, and labor laws.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a proven track record of 100% accuracy in high-volume payrolls.
- Strong analytical skills for audits, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
- Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred; CPP or FPC certification is a plus.
- Experience managing payroll for mid-sized workforces (101-500 employees).
- Familiarity with year-end tax activities and process optimization initiatives.
Candidates should thrive in fast-paced settings and demonstrate a passion for payroll excellence.
Why Join Us
Partnering with Robert Half means accessing top-tier opportunities with reputable employers. This contract role offers a competitive $28.50 hourly rate, flexible duration, and the chance to build your resume in Somerset, New Jersey's thriving manufacturing hub. Enjoy professional growth, exposure to advanced payroll systems, and a supportive team environment. Robert Half provides unmatched career resources, from skill-building workshops to job placement support. Somerset, NJ, boasts a vibrant community, excellent commute options, and proximity to NYC and Philadelphia. Apply now to elevate your payroll career with a leader in talent solutions. Robert Half: Where careers take flight.
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Locations
- Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Salary
55,000 - 65,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Payroll Processingintermediate
- ADP Workforce Nowintermediate
- Multi-State Payrollintermediate
- Regulatory Complianceintermediate
- Payroll Reportingintermediate
- Employee Data Managementintermediate
- Year-End Tax Filingsintermediate
- Process Improvementintermediate
- HR Collaborationintermediate
- Confidentiality Maintenanceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in full payroll cycle management (experience)
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations (experience)
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now software (experience)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy (experience)
- Experience handling payroll for 101-500 employees (experience)
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local tax compliance (experience)
- Strong collaboration skills with HR and finance teams (experience)
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality (experience)
- Experience with payroll audits and reconciliations (experience)
- Background in manufacturing industry preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Manage the full payroll cycle for employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments
- Administer multi-state payroll operations, adhering to state-specific regulations and compliance requirements
- Utilize ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records and execute payroll tasks efficiently
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries
- Prepare and review payroll reports for audits, reconciliations, and management purposes
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Handle payroll for a workforce ranging from 101-500 employees, ensuring all records are up-to-date
- Maintain confidentiality of payroll information and employee data
- Support year-end payroll activities, including tax filings and W-2 preparation
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll operations
Benefits
- general: Competitive hourly rate of $28.50
- general: Contract position with potential for extension
- general: Opportunity to work with a leading manufacturing company
- general: Professional development through Robert Half
- general: Collaborative team environment
- general: Exposure to multi-state payroll expertise
- general: Flexible contract work arrangements
- general: Support from experienced HR and finance teams
- general: Chance to implement process improvements
- general: Build experience in a dynamic industry
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