Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a team in Newark, New Jersey in a fully onsite contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll administration experience, a sharp eye for accuracy, and confidence working directly with employees on timekeeping and pay-related matters. The role supports both payroll and HR operations, requiring discretion, organization, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support biweekly payroll activities using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring timely and accurate pay processing.
• Investigate payroll and timekeeping variances, identify root causes, and coordinate corrections as needed.
• Update employee records in the HRIS for status changes, compensation adjustments, and other personnel actions.
• Respond to employee questions related to self-service access, payroll details, and time entry issues.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll and HR reports using system data and Excel-based tracking tools.
• Maintain organized, confidential personnel documentation in compliance with internal standards and recordkeeping requirements.
• Assist with pre-employment tasks such as reference checks, background screening coordination, and onboarding support.
• Process employment verifications, HR-related invoices, garnishment records, unemployment items, and workers’ compensation documentation.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR and payroll function while handling sensitive information with professionalism.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, including payroll and timekeeping functions, is required.
• Background in full-cycle payroll administration, including biweekly payroll processing.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll for an employee population of approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Strong ability to identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience preparing payroll or HR reports from system data.
• Knowledge of payroll-related documentation such as garnishments, employment verifications, and compliance-sensitive employee records.
• Ability to work onsite in Newark, New Jersey on a Monday through Friday schedule while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.