Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll and leave administration in Paramus, New Jersey. This is a long-term contract position offering an onsite schedule of 16-24 hours per week across 2 or 3 days. The person in this role will oversee weekly and biweekly payroll processing, maintain accuracy across employee records, and help manage benefit-related programs including leave, disability, and retirement deductions.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for a smaller employee group and biweekly payroll for a larger population, ensuring timely and accurate pay for hourly staff.

• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while reviewing time, earnings, deductions, and tax-related details for accuracy.

• Manage employee leave programs, including family leave and disability-related cases, and coordinate required payroll updates tied to those absences.

• Support 401(k) deduction processing and reconcile payroll-related benefit with holdings as part of each pay cycle.

• Maintain payroll records within the payroll system and assist with updates to employee information, pay changes, and related documentation.

• Use spreadsheets and payroll reports to audit transactions, research discrepancies, and resolve payroll issues efficiently.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to respond to payroll questions and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.