Senior Payroll Administrator - Contract (Hybrid, New Jersey)

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Broadridge is growing! We are seeking a contract Senior Payroll Administrator in the Tri-State area to join our dynamic team based in Newark, NJ. In this role, you will be responsible for processing Broadridge multi-state, bi-weekly and monthly payrolls. You will act as the subject matter expert, and support HR Operations with day-to-day inquiries into payroll issues and questions, as well as assisting with payroll system implementation. Do you have at least 5 years of experience processing payroll within ADP, and 1-2 years in a leadership role? Are you looking to join one of the leaders in the Financial Technology industry? If so, we'd love to hear from you! This is a temporary, contract role expected to last approximately 12-15 months, with the strong potential to go permanent. This is a hybrid positions which means you will work remotely 3 days per week, and go into the Newark, NJ office 2 days per week. Responsibilities: Assist the Payroll Manager in coordinating and supporting the end-to-end processing of U.S. biweekly payrolls using ADP GlobalView, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements Support the review and validation of payroll transactions, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, third-party sick pay, salary changes, benefit deductions, retirement plan contributions, and other employee pay adjustments Assist with off-cycle and manual payments in accordance with payroll procedures and applicable state requirements, taking initiative to help resolve urgent payroll matters effectively Support the review of severance agreements and related payments to ensure processing aligns with approved terms, internal policies, and applicable legal requirements Conduct peer reviews of payroll transactions completed by team members, helping identify discrepancies, improve accuracy, and maintain strong quality standards Partner with the Payroll Manager to support compliance with Corporate SOX internal controls, including completion of pre- and post-audit payroll checklists and adherence to established procedures Research and assist in resolving sophisticated and sensitive payroll and benefits-related issues, applying sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills to meet service level expectations and minimize disruption Assist with payroll activities, process improvements, and system changes by identifying risks, recommending solutions, and supporting execution Provide day-to-day guidance and support to payroll team members, helping answer questions, share knowledge, and promote consistency in payroll operations Support the administration of employee benefit programs as they relate to payroll, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, and other voluntary deductions Research and assist with employee tax matters, including address validation, work and resident state taxation, and multi-state withholding requirements Assist handling third party sick pay and year end actives Assist in reviewing and processing leave of absence events, ensuring pay impacts, benefit deductions, and reinstatements are handled accurately and in accordance with company policies Partner with HR, Benefits, and other internal teams to help resolve employee questions related to payroll, benefit deductions, retirement plan contributions, and leave-related pay matters Support the review and reconciliation of payroll deductions related to employee benefits and retirement plans, helping identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner Assist employees and internal stakeholders with complex payroll and benefits inquiries, using strong analytical and customer service skills to research issues and provide effective solutions Support special projects such as compliance reviews, system initiatives, benefit-related process enhancements, and operational improvements Partner with the Payroll Manager to stay informed of changes in payroll, leave, and benefits practices and assist with implementing updates to ensure ongoing compliance and operational effectiveness Requirements: At least 5 years payroll processing experience with 1-2 years in team supervisory role. Knowledge of ADP payroll processing is a plus Excellent communication skills and a team player approach Ability to Multi-Tasking and manage multiple projects at once Requires strong knowledge of end to end payroll, including time and attendance compliance and regulations Understanding of tax regulations and ability to interpret Federal and State changes Strong knowledge of benefit deductions and taxability rules Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or similar related field, or equivalent experience preferred Strong Excel skills and ability to perform audits and reconciliations The pay rate for this position is $43.00 - $53.00 per hour. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. #LI-KS1 #LI-Hybrid We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective. Use of AI in Hiring As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. 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To enable learning in our hybrid working model, Broadridge has redesigned all development programs for 100% virtual delivery. Our associates have access to 8,500+ online courses covering business, leadership, technical, and function-specific topics through our LinkedIn Learning program.