HR Payroll Specialist

Human Resources Payroll Specialist – Sayreville, NJ | Contract-to-Hire | ONSITE M-F | $28–$34/hr DOE MOHR Talent Group partners with a growing food service and custom meat cutting operation in South Amboy, NJ to hire a Human Resources Payroll Specialist. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting approximately 125 employees in a union and non‑union environment. This role is ideal for a confident, hands‑on HR and payroll professional who is comfortable supporting employees directly, handling payroll questions, managing confidential information, and working closely with leadership. The position will report to the Human Resources Director and Site President. Responsibilities Process weekly payroll for union and non‑union employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Utilize ADP Workforce Now to process payroll and maintain employee records. Review and resolve payroll discrepancies, payroll concerns, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and overtime calculations. Track and maintain progression increases for union employees. Support onboarding, new‑hire setup, employee data changes, and terminations. Coordinate with IT for new‑hire system access and user setup. Assist with recruiting support, including interview scheduling and pre‑employment verification. Manage employee records and maintain compliance with internal policies and employment regulations. Support workers’ compensation claims and serve as a resource for claims‑related questions. Assist with benefits administration, including new‑hire enrollments, qualifying life‑event changes, payroll deductions, COBRA notifications, and open‑enrollment support. Reconcile monthly invoices for ADP, health, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, and union dues. Generate and maintain reports, including month‑end reports, union headcount, census data, and ad‑hoc reporting requests. Assist with PTO tracking and support future process improvements and system implementation. Provide administrative support to the HR team and broader business operations. Qualifications 3 to 5 years of payroll experience required. Experience with ADP payroll systems required; Workforce Now strongly preferred. Experience processing payroll in a union environment preferred. Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred. Associate degree preferred, but not required. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable working with a diverse employee population. Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information. Ability to confidently communicate with employees and leadership. Benefits Competitive pay. Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance plans. 401(k) with company match and profit sharing. Company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off, including vacation and sick time. 6 paid holidays. MOHR Talent is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr