Payroll Specialist
11 days ago
West Orange
Job Description Company Overview: Topaz HR Advisory is a dynamic outsourced HR firm serving companies across diverse industries, specializing in a broad spectrum of HR and employee relations projects. Position Overview We are looking for an experienced and detail-driven Payroll Specialist to process and manage payroll for multiple clients across various industries. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of payroll experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines while delivering exceptional client service. This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and a strong grasp of multi-state payroll regulations and systems. Location: West Orange, NJ Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000 Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site Key Responsibilities • Process accurate and timely payroll for multiple clients on varying payroll schedules (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, etc.)., • Manage multiple payroll systems and portals (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Paycom, Fingercheck, etc.) across client accounts., • Review and verify employee timecards, PTO, bonuses, commissions, and deductions for each client., • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including multi-state payroll rules., • Maintain up-to-date and organized payroll records for all client accounts., • Prepare payroll reports and respond to internal or external audit requests., • Coordinate with clients’ HR or finance teams regarding onboarding, terminations, garnishments, and benefit deductions., • Reconcile payroll discrepancies and proactively identify and resolve issues., • Provide excellent client support by responding to questions regarding payroll, taxes, withholdings, and system navigation. Qualifications • 1-3 years of payroll experience, including experience with multi-client or multi-company payroll processing., • Strong working knowledge of payroll systems., • Experience handling payroll across multiple states and industries., • Experience with International Payroll, • Experience with International Book Keeping, • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with spreadsheets and data imports., • Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and organizational abilities., • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; client-service orientation., • FPC or CPP certification preferred but not required., • Familiarity with benefits administration and payroll-related compliance tasks preferred. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please Note: Topaz HR is conducting this search on behalf of one of our clients. The employer's name will be disclosed during the interview process, and all hiring decisions will be made directly by the client.