Payroll Specialist

United Methodist Communities•Neptune, NJ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

United Methodist Communities is hiring a full-time Payroll Specialist for its Home Office. The role supports communities across New Jersey and oversees biweekly payroll processing for more than 1,000 team members. The Payroll Specialist reviews payroll for outliers, reconciles payroll before transmission, validates confirmation reports, and helps ensure accurate and timely pay. The position also supports payroll compliance, audits, reporting, and communication of payroll dates and deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of payroll experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
3 to 5 years of related payroll experience.
Experience processing payroll for a multi-site or healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee biweekly payroll processing for more than 1,000 team members, review for outliers, reconcile payroll before transmission, and validate confirmation reports.
Review timecards, prepare daily exception reports, and follow up with managers to resolve issues before payroll deadlines.
Apply proper tax treatment for wages and employer-paid benefits, and support internal and external payroll audits.
Calculate and process garnishments accurately and in compliance with applicable requirements.
Administer special pay processes, including commission and mileage imports, part-time holiday pay calculations, and manual checks.
Complete quarterly and year-end balancing and reporting, including Forms W-2 and W-2c.
Develop financial and operational payroll reports for leadership and business partners.
Stay current on wage and hour rules, garnishment, tax, 401(k), and benefit deduction requirements.
Manage the payroll calendar and communicate processing dates and deadlines companywide.