Payroll Manager

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to join a growing therapeutics organization in Warren, New Jersey on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position will lead payroll operations with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and employee support while partnering closely with Human Resources leadership. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll for a large employee population and can also contribute to benefits administration in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing on a twice-monthly schedule, ensuring timely and accurate payment for employees across multiple states.
• Oversee payroll activities for a workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Use Rippling to administer payroll transactions, validate employee data, and resolve processing issues efficiently.
• Partner with HR leadership to support payroll strategy, reporting, audits, and continuous improvement of payroll operations.
• Assist with benefits administration, including coordination of health plan enrollments, updates, and employee inquiries.
• Review payroll records, deductions, tax withholdings, and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and implement corrections as needed.
• Serve as a key resource for employees and internal stakeholders by responding to payroll and benefits-related questions in a thorough and timely manner.
• Support a primarily remote work arrangement initially, with the ability to work onsite in Warren, New Jersey two to three days per week as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing full-cycle payroll operations.
• Demonstrated experience processing multi-state payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers.
• Proficiency with Rippling payroll software.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting employee benefits administration, including medical plans.
• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidentiality and data accuracy.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with HR leadership and cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$61.75-$71.50 Hourly

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