Payroll and Benefits Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in NJ (Job ID US3597063_BH9949834)

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Position Summary: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of hands-on payroll processing experience and a solid understanding of payroll regulations and best practices. Knowledge of Paylocity is a plus. This role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and a commitment to delivering timely, compliant payroll services to our employees. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Accurately process payroll on a biweekly basis for 200 employees. 

• Review and verify timesheets, earnings, deductions, and other payroll-related data. 

• Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. 

• Maintain and update employee payroll records, tax information, and direct deposit details. 

• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to management and relevant agencies. 

• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner. 

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality. 

• Collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll-related matters. 

• Assist with year-end processes, including W-2 distribution and tax filings. 

• Other duties assigned. 

 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment. 

• Proficiency in payroll software; experience with Paylocity strongly preferred. 

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll best practices. 

• High attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills. 

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities. 

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

 

Work Schedule: 

• Part-time - 10-20 hours per week. Flexible schedule may be available, but payroll deadlines must be met. 

 

Compensation: 

• $31-$35/hr. 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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