Junior Payroll Administrator

Why Align

For nearly three decades, many of the world’s leading firms have relied on Align as a trusted IT solution provider and center of excellence in IT advisory, infrastructure design, build, delivery and managed services. We are actively seeking innovative minds to establish and strengthen our team to deliver high-quality state-of-the-art technology solutions for our enterprise and boutique clients.

If you are seeking to own challenging projects under tight schedules for some of today’s most fascinating companies while leveraging an exceptional team and long track record of success, then we want to hear from you today.

Position Overview

Align seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Payroll Administrator to help run the payroll for our established and growing company. Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of ADP payroll experience and/or ADP Workforce Now. Some knowledge of payroll laws and requirements is expected.

This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and work closely with the HR Director on several key initiatives.

• The Payroll Administrator is a hybrid role based out of our Iselin, NJ Office
• This is a full-time position offering $60 to $70K base salary, plus benefits, paid time off and bonus.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for US multi state workforce on ADP Workforce Now with Onboarding/Benefits modules
• Update employee’s payroll records for changes in rate of pay, location, position status, wage garnishments, etc
• Provide payroll information to management and/or employees requesting information
• Resolve payroll discrepancy issues; process quarterly payroll amendments, if necessary
• Help with processing and completing payroll for 200 employees
• Organize, maintain, and update employee wage, tax and personal information in ADP Workforce Now HRIS / Payroll system
• Correspondence with ADP representatives on related payroll issues
• Enter and follow up on Direct Deposit Information
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all information
• Preparation of year-end payroll reports for audits (Insurance audits); General Liability and Workman’s Compensation
• Monthly employee overtime checks
• Semi-monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting to ADP on Section 125 & 401k Plans
• Year-end Verification of W-2’s
• Employee Benefit maintenance
• Address employee payroll inquiries and submit data changes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 4 years experience with payroll administration and processing
• Proficient in ADP Workforce Now and Excel
• Ability to create custom ADP payroll reports as well as run standard/custom reports is preferred
• Understanding of employee classifications of EXEMPT and NON-EXEMPT as far as NON-EXEMPT Professional and NON-EXEMPT hourly (calculation of employee overtime)
• Ability to calculate and issue manual payroll checks as well as void/reverse an issued employee payroll check/payment
• Ability to create and upload templates for payroll changes/updates
• Ability to review/confirm information on quarterly/annual payroll tax reports as well as other ADP generated payroll reports
• Ability to set up new hours/earnings codes and deductions codes . . . such as those related to Section 125 plans
• Knowledge/Understanding of Employee Benefits and related payroll deductions
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships

About Align

Align is a dynamic and flexible place to work, offering professionals unparalleled opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and control their own destinies. We have a flawless track record of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients.

We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media, and telecommunications. We give our professionals the autonomy to pursue opportunities and manage assignments in ways that maximize their creativity and talents, leading to self-fulfillment and financial rewards.

For more details, visit www.align.com.

Tier 3

PM20

Align seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Junior Payroll Administrator to run payroll for our established and growing company. This is a hybrid role working at our Iselin, NJ office 1 to 3 days a weeks as needed. Qualified candidates should have ADP Workforce Now (of similar) payroll experience.

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