Payroll Specialist

We are hiring a Payroll Manager to oversee bi‑weekly payroll for a dynamic and growing company in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. This position plays a key role in day‑to‑day payroll operations while partnering with HR and Accounting on payroll compliance, payroll reporting, and ongoing process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage bi‑weekly payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and contract employees across multiple payroll groups.
• Review and validate payroll timekeeping, attendance, and payroll input data to ensure accurate payroll calculations.
• Administer payroll components including commissions, bonuses, garnishments, deductions, and payroll tax withholdings.
• Set up, maintain, and update payroll tax accounts to support ongoing payroll compliance.
• Process payroll tax filings, payroll tax payments, and year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2 preparation.
• Prepare payroll journal entries, complete payroll reconciliations, and support payroll cost allocations to the general ledger.
• Produce payroll reports and assist with payroll audits, payroll system updates, and payroll process improvements.
• Partner closely with HR and Accounting on payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, and compensation updates.
• Ensure payroll practices remain compliant with payroll regulations, payroll tax requirements, and company policies.
• Support payroll system integrations and maintain alignment between payroll and accounting processes.