Location: New Brunswick,NJ, USA
Overview
Reporting to the Supervisor, Payroll Division within the Office of Human Resources, the HR Specialist-Payroll is responsible to serve as a payroll division point of contact for all County departments. The HR Specialist-Payroll plays a key role in supporting the Office of Human Resources in daily payroll and HR functions (managing employee payroll data, changes, reports, inquiries, etc.). The HR Specialist-Payroll also supports the County by leading department HRPOC's and timekeepers in payroll processes. The HR Specialist-Payroll helps answer questions and resolve issues related to payroll, benefits, and policies.
Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Serves as Workforce Management expert to assist with time-card audits, corrections, and communications with timekeepers/supervisors
* Assists in payroll administration, corrections, reporting, processing child support orders, etc.
* Ensures data accuracy for new hires, salary changes, terminations by checking accounts, standard hours, and confirming all data matches approved transactions for accurate compensation calculations.
* Collects and updates pension records as required
* Calculates and manages longevity payments
* Processes quarterly car allowances
* Processes Workers Compensation wage statements
* Oversees records archive management for Office of Human Resources
* Serve as backup to Primary Payroll Specialist
* Other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills, with ability to continuously follow up on outstanding items.
* Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally with employees, retirees, vendors, and other constituents.
* Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to Payroll and Human Resources
* Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn HRIS and payroll software and other systems.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
* Bachelors degree in Business, Human Resources or related field preferred.
* At least two years experience in Human Resources and/or Payroll administration preferred.
Physical Requirements:
* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times