Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator / HR Clerk Client : Established community-focused nonprofit organization Pay : $27-$29/hr Location : Newark, NJ Duration : Long term contract to perm Schedule : Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, fully onsite An established community-focused nonprofit organization in Newark, NJ is seeking a Payroll Administrator / HR Clerk to join their team. This role will support a lean HR department and will be responsible for processing bi‑weekly payroll, maintaining accurate payroll/HR records, and assisting with a variety of HR administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who is detail‑oriented, organized, deadline‑driven, and comfortable handling confidential employee information. Responsibilities Process bi‑weekly payroll accurately and on time for approximately 120‑150 employees, including hourly and salaried staff Audit timekeeping records and payroll data for accuracy and compliance Process new hires, rehires, employee changes, deductions, time‑off, terminations, and other updates in the payroll/HRIS system Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information Assist employees with payroll/HRIS questions and self‑service portal support Prepare and run payroll/HRIS reports related to earnings, taxes, deductions, benefits, and other employee data Maintain payroll compliance by following internal policies, procedures, and applicable laws Support HR administrative functions including filing, recordkeeping, background checks, references, and employee training setup Process unemployment claims, employment verifications, garnishments, audit requests, workers' compensation inquiries, and other related requests Assist with HR projects and general administrative support as needed Maintain a high level of confidentiality with all payroll and HR information Qualifications 3+ years of payroll experience required Experience using payroll software required; ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred, but similar systems such as Paychex or Paylocity are also relevant Experience in a multi‑department environment with hourly employees and variable rates preferred Some HR compliance or HR administrative experience preferred Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through Ability to meet deadlines and handle confidential information appropriately Strong communication and customer service skills High school diploma required; college degree or payroll certification preferred EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco