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Description

We are in search of a Payroll and Absence Manager for a long-term contract role with a large firm, stationed in Bridgewater, New Jersey. As the Payroll and Absence Manager, you will be tasked with the management and execution of payroll for a large number of employees, among other duties. This role offers a long term contract employment opportunity. Strong experience with multi-state payroll tax is required. Experience with Workday is highly preferred. This role can be fully remote.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the processing of bi-weekly and monthly payroll for a large number of employees, including retirees.

• Ensure accurate reconciliation and verification of on-cycle, off-cycle, and retro payroll data, including payroll file maintenance, and the preparation of regular reports of earnings, deductions, withholdings, and taxes.

• Analyze and resolve all payroll discrepancies, providing reports to management as required.

• Participate in end-of-month closing procedures and audits, including reviewing annual changes to tax regulations and their impact on system configuration.

• Conduct quarterly reviews for W-2s and other activities in collaboration with the Finance Team.

• Oversee the processing of year-end payrolls and finalize W-2s as part of year-end activities.

• Manage the processing of annual stock lapse exercises at the beginning of the year, in partnership with the Finance team.

• Resolve escalated payroll issues, and provide expert payroll knowledge such as special/unique payrolls.

• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, wage tax laws, segregation of duties, SOX, DOL, and other federal and state legislation impacting payroll.

• Provide direction, coaching, and leadership to assigned payroll staff.

• Undertake additional projects and duties as required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in Payroll Taxes and Payroll Tax Reporting

• Proven experience in Absence Management

• Proficiency in using Workday and Workday Payroll systems

• Holds a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to manage and lead a team effectively

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.

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