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Human Resource Specialist - Payroll Division

Middlesex County
New Brunswick, NJ, United States
Full-time

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

12 days ago
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