Senior Payroll Specialist

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

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Job Description:

Performs all activities necessary to process the company's payrolls, including maintaining related records, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management
Process payroll for 1,100 employees and related affiliates.
Verify accuracy of W-4 and Direct Deposit Consent forms and enter into ADP PayForce payroll system.
Process special payroll requirements such as FMLA/STD leave compensation, sales incentive compensation, overtime, garnishments, gross-ups, etc.
Review and verify timecard entries in the Enterprise eTime time & attendance system.
Maintain master control file including employee year-to-date totals.
Prepare pay period journal entries using ADP G/L and ADP payroll reports.
Maintain Payroll mailbox (ie. respond to employee inquiries, process requests, etc.).
File pay period work papers and forms in employee files.
Ensure timecard and Time Off approvals are received in eTime.
Calculation of pays (new hires, terminations, retroactive adjustments)
Creation of files/spreadsheets for positive pay, payroll data entry, etc.
Heavy email communications in Lotus Notes system

Requirements:
Experience running and reviewing pay detail (ie. employment changes, pay calculations, garnishment processing, etc.). Proficiency in using MS Excel, Lotus Notes (or similar email application), Time & Attendance system, ADP PayForce (or similar payroll application) is required. Also must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, have the ability to multi-task (flexibility is a must), demonstrate an understanding of payroll related concepts, 7+ years’ experience processing payroll and hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Services, or other similar discipline.

Note:
• Experience with payroll and/or time & attendance system implementations a must
• Must be available to work up to 45 hours per week

Requirements:
Experience running and reviewing pay detail
(ie. employment changes, pay calculations, garnishment processing,
etc.). Proficiency in using MS Excel, Lotus Notes (or similar email
application), Time & Attendance system, ADP PayForce (or similar
payroll application) is required. Also must possess excellent
communication and organizational skills, have the ability to multi-task
(flexibility is a must), demonstrate an understanding of payroll related
concepts, 7+ years’ experience processing payroll and hold a bachelor's
degree in Accounting, Human Services, or other similar discipline.

Note:
• Experience with payroll and/or time & attendance system implementations a must
• Must be available to work up to 45 hours per week

About this role

Summary

Manage payroll activities for 1,100 employees, ensure accuracy, process deductions, and handle inquiries.

Job title

Senior Payroll Specialist

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

recruiting

Location requirements

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, US; on-site with some flexibility

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

payroll processingMS ExcelLotus NotesTime & Attendance systemADP PayForce

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

payroll processingADP PayForcetime & attendancegarnishmentspayroll systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA

On-site City