Growing, Employee-Friendly Company | Bergen County, NJ
My client is a fast-growing and employee-focused organization in Bergen County seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a supportive environment, values accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process employee changes in Ceridian Dayforce (transfers, promotions, rate changes, address updates, tax withholdings).
• Manage and maintain all wage garnishments (child support, tax levies, income executions).
• Run and distribute payroll reports (monthly, bi-weekly, weekly) to personnel and union offices.
• Audit and maintain accuracy of employee payroll data in Dayforce.
• File, scan, and archive payroll documents in line with company retention policies.
• Assist with union billing and ensure 401(k) compliance.
• Support departmental and external audits.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Provide departmental coverage as needed.
• Stay current on federal and state wage, hour, and tax laws, as well as collective bargaining agreements.
• Contribute to team projects, strategic initiatives, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant payroll experience.
• Strong team player with excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and payroll systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and year-end payroll processes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Fluency in Spanish (a plus due to part of our workforce being Spanish-speaking).
• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a related field.
• Experience processing payroll in Ceridian Dayforce.
• Background working with a unionized employee population.

✅ Why Join Them?
They pride ourselves on being a growing, employee-friendly company that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to
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• Process employee changes in Ceridian Dayforce (transfers, promotions, rate changes, address updates, tax withholdings).
• Manage and maintain all wage garnishments (child support, tax levies, income executions).
• Run and distribute payroll reports (monthly, bi-weekly, weekly) to personnel and union offices.
• Audit and maintain accuracy of employee payroll data in Dayforce.
• File, scan, and archive payroll documents in line with company retention policies.
• Assist with union billing and ensure 401(k) compliance.
• Support departmental and external audits.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Provide departmental coverage as needed.
• Stay current on federal and state wage, hour, and tax laws, as well as collective bargaining agreements.
• Contribute to team projects, strategic initiatives, and process improvements