Payroll Specialist

DescriptionWe 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.Requirements- 3+ years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a fast‐paced or mid‐to‐large organization.- Strong understanding of payroll taxes, payroll compliance, and applicable payroll regulations.- Hands‐on experience with payroll systems and payroll software.- Working knowledge of payroll accounting, including payroll reconciliations and general ledger interaction.- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general comfort with payroll reporting tools.- Ability to manage multiple payroll tasks accurately while meeting payroll deadlines.- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain payroll confidentiality.- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .