Top 977 Payroll specialist Jobs in Metuchen Nj

Payroll & ADP System Administrator
Designer Greetings —Edison, NJ
- $26 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Office Administrator
Riverview Landscapes —Perth Amboy, NJ
- $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Payroll Specialist
LHH US —New York, NY
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Military encouraged
- Organizational skills
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Payroll Specialist
Robert Half —Westfield, NJ
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Temporary
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
- 1 year
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Payroll Administrator
Payroll Services —Edison, NJ
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Payroll Assistant - Part Time
Silgan Containers Mfg Corp —Edison, NJ
- From $29 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Administrative experience
Payroll Clerk
Costco Wholesale Corporation —Edison, NJ
- OSHA
- Entry level
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Payroll Specialist
Hudson Regional Hospital —Secaucus, NJ
- $75,000 - $82,000 a year
- Surgery
- Hospital
- 5 years
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Administrative Assistant
Saint Peter's University Healthcare System —New Brunswick, NJ
- $20.13 - $32.19 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Payroll Future Employment Opportunties
Penske Automotive Group —Edison, NJ
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Payroll Specialist (Contract)
Sourcing and Placement Ltd —Avenel, NJ
- $32 an hour
- Contract
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
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Payroll Specialist
Avis Budget Group —Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Payroll Analyst
Whatnot —New York, NY
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Human Resource Administrative Assistant
Grace Healthcare Services —Edison, NJ
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
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Total Rewards Specialist - Benefits/Payroll
WorkWave —Holmdel, NJ
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Payroll Specialist
Landmark Hospitality —Plainfield, NJ
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Temporary Payroll Clerk
Legence —New York, NY
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Temporary
- Remote
- US work authorization
- Data entry
- Organizational skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Senior Payroll Specialist
Datadog —New York, NY
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Data entry
- Employee stock purchase plan
- 401(k)
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Employee Benefits Billing Administrator
Acrisure East Insurance Services, LLC —Iselin, NJ
- $35 - $41 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Payroll Clerk (Temporary - 6 Month Contract)
Fanatics Inc. —New York, NY
- $26 - $30 an hour
- Temporary
- Oracle
- Office
- Administrative experience
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Payroll & ADP System Administrator

Designer Greetings -
Edison, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$26 - $32 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
System administration
Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheets
HR analytics
ADP Workforce Now
ADP
HR legal compliance
HR systems (technically supported)
Payroll management
High school diploma or GED
Employee attendance management
HR support
Associate's degree
Time & attendance systems
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Payroll & HR Operations Administrator

Department: Finance / Human Resources

Position Summary

The Payroll & HR Operations Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, payroll reporting, attendance data reconciliation, and HR operational support. This role requires strong hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, advanced payroll reporting and analytics capabilities, and experience working with an attendance management system. The Payroll & HR Operations Administrator serves as a key operational owner of ADP Workforce Now, ensuring system configuration accuracy, workforce data integrity, compliance, and audit readiness.

This position partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, Operations, and department leadership to support payroll administration, attendance management, employee support, compliance initiatives, workforce reporting, and operational continuity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Systems

Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time using ADP Workforce Now
Maintain employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, benefits, and direct deposit information
Audit payroll data for accuracy and proactively resolve discrepancies
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and payroll regulations
Support payroll corrections, adjustments, reconciliations, and audit requests

ADP Workforce Now (Required)

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now
Run standard and ad hoc payroll reports
Perform payroll analytics (trends, variances, overtime, attendance impact, audit controls)
Partner with HR and Finance to support audits, reconciliations, leadership reporting, and workforce analysis
Support system testing, process improvements, and workforce data accuracy

Attendance Management

Manage and reconcile payroll data with the attendance management system (e.g., Jupiter or similar)
Monitor attendance, time punches, PTO usage, tardiness, and exceptions
Collaborate with HR on attendance policy administration, enforcement, and reporting
Ensure attendance data supports consistent, defensible employment decisions by maintaining accurate thresholds, validations, audit trails, and documentation
Support attendance tracking and corrective documentation processes as needed

Reporting, Compliance & Analytics

Prepare payroll summaries, labor cost reports, overtime analysis, variance reports, and workforce reporting
Support management requests for payroll and labor analytics
Assist with year-end payroll processing, including W-2 review, reconciliations, and audits
Ensure payroll practices remain compliant with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll regulations, and company policies
Support payroll audits, attendance documentation, compliance reporting, and record retention requirements
Assist with responses to payroll-related agency inquiries, tax notices, garnishments, unemployment claims, and employment verification requests
Monitor payroll and attendance processes for accuracy, consistency, and potential compliance risks

Employee Support & HR Operations

Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially
Assist with payroll-related corrections, adjustments, and explanations
Support onboarding and offboarding payroll and HR administrative tasks
Maintain workforce data integrity and personnel documentation
Support employee communications, policy acknowledgment tracking, and HR operational processes
Serve as the primary point of contact for ADP, tax agencies, garnishments, and payroll-related inquiries
Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Operations, Warehouse leadership, and department managers to support workforce administration and operational continuity

Qualifications & Experience

Required

3+ years of payroll experience with ADP Workforce Now; demonstrated exposure to HR or Accounting functions
Demonstrated experience running payroll reports and performing payroll analytics
Experience with an attendance management system (Jupiter preferred)
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Solid understanding of payroll compliance and wage/hour regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (reports, reconciliations, data review, formulas, filtering)
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

Preferred

Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Payroll certification (CPP or FPC) – not required but a plus
Experience working closely with HR and Finance leadership
Direct HR experience supporting employee lifecycle activities
Accounting experience involving reconciliations, general ledger support, or audits
Experience supporting workforce compliance initiatives and operational reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED required
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Core Competencies

Confidentiality and discretion
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Strong organizational and time management skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Professional communication and collaboration
Accountability and follow-through
Adaptability and responsiveness
Process improvement mindset
Ability to work effectively under pressure and shifting priorities

Designer Greetings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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