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Payroll Clerk

United States, Woodbridge · Job Posted May 20, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Clerk in Middlesex County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for payroll processing, employee onboarding, and more!

Job Responsibility

  • Help support payroll processing and assist with payroll deductions
  • Review payroll information and make simple updates or corrections when needed
  • Check payroll records for errors and help make sure employees are paid correctly
  • Enter sick pay and other payroll information into the system accurately
  • Prepare, organize, scan, and hand out payroll checks on schedule
  • Use Excel to organize payroll data and help with basic reports

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree is required
  • At least 1 year of payroll-related experience in a high-volume processing environment
  • Hands-on experience managing payroll transactions and adjustments
  • Solid attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy while working with confidential payroll records
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of v look ups and pivot tables

What we offer

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

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