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Human Resource Specialist - Payroll Division

Middlesex County, New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey, US
Full-time

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.

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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.
  • Serves 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 :

  • Bachelor's 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.

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