Payroll Specialist at Robert Half in Piscataway, NJ

We are looking for a detail-oriented Part Time Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a company in the North Brunswick, New Jersey area. This position will focus on accurate wage processing and payroll administration. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, a solid understanding of New Jersey payroll practices, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll activities with a high level of accuracy and timeliness for employee populations that include certified payroll workers.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll records.
• Administer payroll for prevailing wage assignments and verify that wage rates and related documentation align with job-specific requirements.
• Ensure payroll practices remain aligned with New Jersey regulations and other applicable payroll requirements.
• Review payroll data in Workday, troubleshoot discrepancies, and resolve issues before final processing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to confirm hours, earnings, classifications, and other payroll inputs needed for accurate payment.
• Working knowledge of New Jersey payroll requirements and standard payroll practices.
• Experience using Workday or a comparable payroll platform to process and validate payroll information.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and organization while handling payroll deadlines.
• Background in multi-state payroll or large-volume payroll environments is an advantage.

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