Payroll Specialist

A Personnel celebrates its 38th Anniversary in the staffing industry in 2025!

We have successfully been placing qualified candidates with top corporations, from entry to

C-Level, in New Jersey and New York. We would like to thank our client companies and outstanding candidates for their major contribution to our continued success.

We now look forward to assisting you with your next career move!

Jill G. Rowland, President

(Please note:  If this position is not for you, but you would like us to assist you with your next career move, please forward your resume.)

Payroll Specialist – Jersey City, NJ – To $65k

This growing client needs your payroll expertise!
Requirements include:

• Process bi-weekly and weekly payroll using ADP WorkforceNow, ensuring all data is entered accurately (hours worked, overtime, deductions, and bonuses, terminations, new hires).
• Perform payroll reconciliations, ensuring payroll balances with GL entries and assist with accounting reconciliations for tax and benefit deductions.
• Ensure accurate and timely tax filing for federal, state, and local payroll taxes, including payroll tax deposits and filings with the IRS and state agencies.
• Maintain and configure the ADP system, ensuring employee data is accurately reflected and integrated across HRIS, payroll, and benefits modules.
• Generate standard and custom payroll reports from ADP for management, including tax reports, benefit enrollments, and turnover reports.
• Ensure the ADP system is kept up to date with regulatory changes, including tax tables and benefits laws, to remain compliant.
• Maintain employee payroll and HR records, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with company policies and legal regulations.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and changes within the ADP system, ensuring smooth integration with payroll deductions.
• Manage employee compensation and leave tracking, ensuring payroll reflects accurate time-off balances (vacation, sick, personal days).

• Administer employee onboarding and offboarding procedures, including entering new hires and terminations into the ADP system for payroll setup.
• Ensure timekeeping records are accurate, working with branch/ GMs/department managers to resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll and HR processes.

Requirements include:

Ø  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and or Human Resources

Ø  Minimum of 2 years of experience processing payroll using ADP (Workforce Now, Comp Services, or other ADP platforms) a must!

Ø  Strong understanding of state specific payroll laws, tax regulations, and federal and state compliance requirements.

Ø  Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Ø  Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Ø  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Ø  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

If qualified, please forward your resume to:  JillR@AplusPersonnel.com