Payroll Specialist

Traffic Plan

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Collective Bargaining, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Policies, Documentation, Employee Terminations, General Ledger Accounting, Maintain Compliance, Payroll Management, Record Keeping, Tax Regulations, Time Management
LOCATION
Tinton Falls, New Jersey
POSTED
2 days ago

Payroll Specialist

 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage weekly union payroll, including prevailing wage and certified payroll. This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and independence, along with the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The Payroll Specialist will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with collective bargaining agreements, labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.

 

Compensation and Benefits

  • $29.00 per hour
  • Company benefits package
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off

 

Essential Responsibilities

  • Review timesheets and supporting documentation to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.

  • Process and manage weekly union payroll in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

  • Process prevailing wage and certified payroll accurately and within required deadlines.

  • Maintain payroll records for new hires, terminations, employee changes, deductions, benefits, direct deposits, and other employment transactions.

  • Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies involving wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and payments.

  • Process payroll taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, union dues, fringe benefits, PTO, and 401(k) reporting.

  • Reconcile payroll activity to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.

  • Prepare union reports, union check stubs, employment verifications, unemployment correspondence, and other required payroll documentation.

  • Generate and analyze year-end and on-demand payroll reports for internal stakeholders, external partners, and year-end audits.

  • Assist the Payroll Supervisor with additional payroll responsibilities and special projects as needed.

 

 

 

About the Company

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Traffic Plan