Payroll Administrator Job at Robert Half (Lake Hiawatha)

Payroll Administrator

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Lake Hiawatha

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
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Salary:

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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

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