Human Resources Payroll Specialist - Paylocity
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The HR Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing the company’s payroll functions to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for all employees. This role involves using Paylocity to maintain employee records, track hours worked, administer employee benefits, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws. This position will report to the Human Resources Regional Manager and will report on-site 5x a week to our Neptune City, NJ facility.
Measures Of Success
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Measures Of Success
- Process weekly payrolls through Paylocity for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Review timesheets for completeness and accuracy, including overtime, paid time off, and deductions.
- Calculate wages, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation accurately.
- Ensure payroll complies with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data within the Paylocity system.
- Manage employee benefit deductions, including health insurance, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits.
- Handle payroll-related questions regarding benefits, deductions, and garnishments.
- Generate payroll reports, including tax, benefit, and compensation data, for management review.
- Prepare and file necessary payroll tax forms and year-end reports (e.g., W-2s, 1099s).
- Assist employees with payroll inquiries and resolve any discrepancies related to payments or deductions.
- Manage employee self-service portals for pay stubs, tax forms, and other HR-related documentation.
- Maintaining confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards.
- Assists with employee onboarding, offboarding, and open enrollment.
- Responsible for timely and successful month-end and year-end payroll close functions.
- Work with the reporting manager on special projects related to HR and payroll functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably using Paylocity or a similar payroll system.
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, including tax filing, wage laws, and benefits administration.
- Proficiency in Paylocity payroll processing system.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience with HRIS systems and benefits administration.
- Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing.
- Strong communication skills for employee and management interaction.
- Bilingual preferred – English/Spanish
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Free Life and Disability Insurance.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to thousands of free online courses.
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).
- Referral Program with cash bonus.
- Access to on-demand pay.
- Paid parental leave.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The HR Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing the company’s payroll functions to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for all employees. This role involves using Paylocity to maintain employee records, track hours worked, administer employee benefits, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws. This position will report to the Human Resources Regional Manager and will report on-site 5x a week to our Neptune City, NJ facility.
Measures Of Success
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Measures Of Success
- Process weekly payrolls through Paylocity for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Review timesheets for completeness and accuracy, including overtime, paid time off, and deductions.
- Calculate wages, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation accurately.
- Ensure payroll complies with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data within the Paylocity system.
- Manage employee benefit deductions, including health insurance, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits.
- Handle payroll-related questions regarding benefits, deductions, and garnishments.
- Generate payroll reports, including tax, benefit, and compensation data, for management review.
- Prepare and file necessary payroll tax forms and year-end reports (e.g., W-2s, 1099s).
- Assist employees with payroll inquiries and resolve any discrepancies related to payments or deductions.
- Manage employee self-service portals for pay stubs, tax forms, and other HR-related documentation.
- Maintaining confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards.
- Assists with employee onboarding, offboarding, and open enrollment.
- Responsible for timely and successful month-end and year-end payroll close functions.
- Work with the reporting manager on special projects related to HR and payroll functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably using Paylocity or a similar payroll system.
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, including tax filing, wage laws, and benefits administration.
- Proficiency in Paylocity payroll processing system.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience with HRIS systems and benefits administration.
- Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing.
- Strong communication skills for employee and management interaction.
- Bilingual preferred – English/Spanish
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Free Life and Disability Insurance.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to thousands of free online courses.
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).
- Referral Program with cash bonus.
- Access to on-demand pay.
- Paid parental leave.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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