Keystone Industries · 1 day ago
Senior Payroll Specialist
Gibbstown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expKeystone Industries is a company dedicated to creating a motivating and respectful work environment for its employees. They are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist responsible for end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy, and providing analytics to support business decisions.
ManufacturingPackaging ServicesProduct Research
Responsibilities
Administer and process weekly multi-state payroll while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Monitor, interpret, communicate, and apply changes to wage and hour laws, tax requirements, and new legislative updates, ensuring payroll practices and system configurations are accurate and compliant
Review and validate payroll data including timekeeping, deductions, benefits, and garnishments
Partner with HR, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve payroll-related issues
Respond to employee inquiries with professionalism and accuracy
Lead payroll compliance and various audit activities, serving as the primary contact for workers’ compensation and 401(k) audits
Prepare and validate payroll, census, and classification data; responds to auditor or broker requests; and ensures timely, accurate, and compliant reporting
Oversee the W-2 reporting cycle by reconciling year-end payroll data, coordinating corrections, and ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely distribution of W-2 forms and filings
Manage and maintain data integrity
Maintains expertise in system functionality, including payroll processing, timekeeping, reporting, and configuration updates
Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize payroll workflows
Partner with HR and IT to implement system upgrades and enhancements
Develop and maintain all payroll and workforce reports
Provide analytics on labor costs, overtime trends, and payroll variances
Deliver actionable insights to HR, Finance, and leadership teams
Perform additional duties/tasks as needed or requested by management
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5-7 years of multi-state payroll experience
In-depth understanding of payroll-related taxes and compliance, including federal, state, and local requirements
Proven experience in payroll reporting and analytics, with the ability to leverage data to support business decisions and process improvements
Hands-on proficiency in payroll software/systems, specifically UKG Pro or UltiPro
Ability to work well under pressure and meet weekly payroll deadlines
Exceptional computer skills (Microsoft Office) - advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills - ability to identify discrepancies and recommend improvements
Proactive approach - ability to problem solve and make recommendations for efficiencies
Excellent oral, written, listening, and presentation skills - ability to clearly articulate complex information to others in various forums
Demonstrated integrity and professionalism
Proven ability to perform under deadlines, to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements
Must be an effective team player - ability to work with employees of all levels
Self-starter, strong initiative, dependable and capable of following through with minimal supervision
Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Preferred
Previous experience supporting both manufacturing and office environments
Ability to train and act as mentor for best practices for the payroll function
Previous experience with system integrations and improvements
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
Benefits
Weekly Pay
Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical & Dependent Care or Health Savings Account (HSA) Options
Company-Paid Life Insurance + Additional Voluntary Options
401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Contribution (after 1 year)
Fitness Benefits - Onsite Gym (Headquarters) or Membership Reimbursement (other sites)
Paid Time Off & Holidays to support work-life balance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
Financial Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts & Perks (Eagles games, concert tickets, etc.)
Company Social Events & Team Activities
Career Development Opportunities & Internal Growth
Company
Keystone Industries
Keystone Industries is a manufacturer of dental and cosmetic products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Irina Rapoport, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
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