Payroll Specialist

United Methodist Communities • Neptune Township, NJ

7d • $72,949 - $82,067 • Remote

About The Position

United Methodist Communities is hiring a full-time Payroll Specialist for its Home Office. The position is primarily remote, with some in-office days as needed, and pays $72,949–$82,067 per year based on experience. The Payroll Specialist oversees biweekly payroll for more than 1,000 team members, ensures payroll accuracy and compliance, handles timecard and exception follow-up, and supports audits and reporting. The role also manages special pay processes, year-end and quarterly balancing, and communications about payroll 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, reviewing for outliers, reconciling payroll before transmission, and validating 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays.
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Employee Assistance & Discount Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED