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Payroll Assistant

CFS - 4.0

North Bergen, NJ Job Details $30 - $37 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Qualifications Data quality checks Phone communication Spreadsheets Employee attendance management Data entry Document review Time & attendance systems Physical document handling Entry level Payroll record maintenance Documentation reviews Client interaction via phone calls

Full Job Description Payroll Assistant Position Location:

North Bergen, NJ Schedule:

7am-4pm or 8am-5pm, fully on site

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Join a stable, growing organization supporting large workforce projects. Gain hands-on experience with union payroll and specialized pay requirements. Work in a high-impact role that directly supports payroll accuracy and compliance. Exposure to large employee populations and complex timekeeping processes. Opportunity to collaborate with field leadership and payroll teams across multiple projects.

Target Compensation :

$30-37 per hour commensurate with experience Key Responsibilities for the

Payroll Assistant:

Collect, organize, and review employee timesheets from multiple foremen and project sites. Enter and verify timekeeping data from both electronic and paper-based records. Assist with union payroll adjustments, including holiday pay and other contract-specific earnings. Track employee hours across multiple projects to ensure accurate payroll processing. Coordinate with field teams and payroll personnel to resolve discrepancies and missing information. Qualifications for the

Payroll Assistant:

Prior payroll, timekeeping, or payroll support experience a plus. Experience reviewing high volumes of data Strong follow up skills Comfortable speaking to employees via phone and email Knowledge of union payroll or construction payroll processes a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll/timekeeping systems. #INSEP2026