Payroll Specialist Job at Robert Half (Budd Lake)

Payroll Specialist

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Budd Lake

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join an insurance organization in Budd Lake, New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent role. This position supports accurate, compliant payroll operations while serving as a key resource for employee questions, tax matters, and payroll reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with full-cycle, multi-state payroll and is comfortable working closely with vendors, accounting partners, and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility:

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule
Prepare and validate payroll data files for submission to the payroll vendor, resolving discrepancies before final processing
Review timekeeping information for completeness and accuracy, then coordinate any corrections related to pay, benefits, disability, or retirement deductions
Audit employee tax profiles, address updates, and garnishment entries to support compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and investigate issues through resolution with a high level of service and professionalism
Reconcile payroll results, generate recurring and ad hoc reports, and partner with accounting to address outstanding variances or reconciling items
Maintain payroll records, processing documentation, and required government-related files for tax and unemployment reporting purposes
Process historical adjustments such as prior-period corrections, tax location updates, repayment entries, workers’ compensation changes, and W-2c requests when needed
Support payroll controls, audit requests, year-end validation activities, and continuous improvement efforts, including reporting and process updates tied to HR systems such as UKG Pro and Workday.

Requirements:

Proven experience handling full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment of more than 500 employees
Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, payroll taxes, garnishments, and year-end reporting requirements
Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as UKG Pro and Workday
Ability to analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, and complete reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for payroll reporting, data review, and ad hoc analysis
Effective communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly and respond to employee questions professionally
Experience collaborating with payroll vendors, accounting teams, auditors, and other internal stakeholders.

What we offer:

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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