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Payroll Administrator

United States, Lake Hiawatha · Job Posted April 16, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee bi‑weekly, multi‑state payroll for a growing organization in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey. This role combines end‑to‑end payroll processing with accounting support, ensuring accurate, compliant payroll while partnering closely with Human Resources and Accounting. The position offers ownership of payroll operations along with exposure to reconciliation, reporting, and ongoing process improvements.

Job Responsibility

  • Collaborate closely with HR and Accounting on payroll-related employee changes, payroll adjustments, and special payroll projects
  • Maintain payroll compliance by ensuring all payroll activities align with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements
  • Generate payroll reports and payroll analytics
  • support payroll audits, payroll testing, and payroll system updates
  • Process bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state employee population, including hourly, salaried, and contract payroll groups
  • Set up, update, and maintain payroll tax accounts across multiple payroll jurisdictions
  • Review, validate, and approve payroll timekeeping and payroll attendance data for accurate payroll processing
  • Prepare payroll journal entries, perform payroll reconciliations, and allocate payroll labor costs appropriately
  • Manage payroll tax filings, payroll tax payments, and year-end payroll processes, including W-2 payroll preparation
  • Calculate and administer payroll commissions, payroll bonuses, payroll deductions, payroll garnishments, and payroll tax withholdings
  • Support payroll system integrations and ensure seamless payroll-to-general-ledger processes

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of payroll experience in a multi-entity, multi-state environment
  • Proven expertise in payroll tax compliance and account setup
  • Hands-on experience with payroll systems, preferably UKG Pro or similar platforms
  • Solid understanding of payroll accounting, including general ledger integrations and reconciliations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite applications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field is preferred
  • Certifications in payroll or HR (e.g., CPP, PHR) are advantageous
  • Familiarity with managing complex pay structures, including bonuses and commissions

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training
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