Payroll Administrator

About the role

This Payroll Specialist role manages end‑to‑end payroll processing for up to 300 employees using Paylocity. The position adapts to seasonal workforce shifts by concentrating high‑volume tasks in peak seasons and leveraging slower summer months to audit data, update standard operating procedures, and cross‑train in HR or accounting functions. A well‑established organization in Morristown, NJ is seeking a hands‑on Payroll Specialist to join a lean accounting team of six, taking ownership of full‑cycle semi‑monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees.

• Process semi‑monthly payroll end‑to‑end for approximately 300 employees.
• Operate independently within existing processes and systems.
• Collaborate with a small accounting team on day‑to‑day payroll matters.

This Payroll Specialist role manages end‑to‑end payroll processing for up to 300 employees using Paylocity. The position adapts to seasonal workforce shifts by concentrating high‑volume tasks in peak seasons and leveraging slower summer months to audit data, update standard operating procedures, and cross‑train in HR or accounting functions.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• The individual's skill sets, experience and training.
• Licensure and certification requirements.
• Office location and other geographic considerations.
• Other business and organizational needs.

As required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).