Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Bridgewater, New Jersey on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can manage high-volume payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support employees with timely payroll processing. The role will play an important part in ensuring dependable payroll administration for a large workforce while working with established payroll systems and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and tax withholdings are calculated accurately and issued on schedule.

• Administer multi-state payroll activities in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Review payroll data for discrepancies, investigate variances, and resolve issues before final submission.

• Maintain employee payroll records, including updates related to earnings, deductions, direct deposit details, and tax information.

• Partner with HR, finance, and internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and support smooth payroll operations.

• Use payroll platforms such as Workday and other workforce management systems to complete payroll tasks and reporting.

• Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll totals, and support audit-ready documentation for internal review.

• Assist with payroll-related process updates and system-related activities as needed within the department.

• Proven experience managing full cycle payroll from data review through final payroll processing.

• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance requirements.

• Prior experience using Workday in a payroll environment.

• Background processing payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 employees.

• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, deductions, taxes, and recordkeeping standards.

• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.