Administrative Support – (Payroll & Benefits) Job Listing at Kelly Services in NJ (Job ID 10086608)

Description

Job Title: Payroll Specialist ( 3-month assignment)
Location: Somerset NJ.
Pay:  $38- $40
3-month assignment 

Location: Somerset 

 

Job Type: Part (3 days)

Job Summary:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the organization's payroll. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, along with maintaining payroll records and resolving payroll-related issues. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR and Finance teams to support employee compensation, benefits administration, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain payroll records and update employee information in the payroll system.
• Verify timesheets, work hours, and wage calculations.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and benefits.
• Handle payroll tax calculations and remittances, including federal, state, and local taxes.
• Prepare and submit government reports related to payroll, such as W-2s, 1099s, and other compliance forms.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and relevant laws (FLSA, state labor laws, etc.).
• Coordinate with HR regarding new hires, terminations, and employee changes impacting payroll.
• Assist with audits and generate payroll reports for management as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies and errors.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, ideally with a mid-to-large size company.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices and laws.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll, etc.) and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Payroll certification (e.g., FPC, CPP) is a plus.
• Experience in benefits administration.
• Prior experience in HR or finance support roles.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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