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Addison Group lists this Payroll Specialist opportunity in englewood, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Payroll SpecialistWe are looking to add an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a complex, multi-entity payroll environment. This individual will own the full bi-weekly payroll cycle for approximately 500 employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.The role covers payroll for a mix of salaried and hourly employees, including both union and non-union populations, spanning several legal entities. This person will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting compliance requirements, and ensuring payroll processes run efficiently end-to-end.In addition to payroll execution, this position partners closely with Accounting, HR, and operational leadership on compensation-related initiatives, employee data integrity, benefits processing, and regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner cross-functionally with HR and Finance to ensure employee data is accurate and payroll processing runs smoothlyExecute end-to-end payroll processing using ADP or a comparable systemAdminister union-related payroll components, including dues, benefits, and pension contributions on a recurring basisEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations by staying current on applicable laws and requirementsServe as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing timely and professional supportPrepare and distribute payroll reporting to internal stakeholders as neededCoordinate with ADP (or provider) on year-end activities including W-2 preparation and payroll tax filingsSupport Accounting with payroll-related journal entries and proper cost allocation across entities or propertiesMaintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee dataTake on additional responsibilities as needed to support the payroll functionQualifications3–7 years of hands-on payroll experience in a multi-state environment, with full-cycle ownershipBachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred; CPP designation is a plusStrong proficiency with payroll systems (ADP preferred) and Microsoft ExcelSolid understanding of payroll compliance, including tax regulations and labor requirementsHighly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlinesEffective communicator with the ability to work across departments and levels of the organizationDemonstrates discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive informationStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience improving or refining processesAddison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
Worksite address
englewood, NJ, 07631, US
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