Payroll Specialist

Neptune, NJ

Full Time

UMC - Home Office

Mid Level

Payroll Specialist
$72,949 - $82,067 per year, based on experience | Full-Time
United Methodist Communities Home Office

Join our team at the United Methodist Communities Home Office. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $72,949 - $82,067 per year, based on experience, along with medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and more.

About the Community
The UMC Home Office supports communities across New Jersey serving residents in independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and home care. Our Payroll team plays an essential role in supporting the team members who care for residents every day.
 
What You'll Do

Oversee biweekly payroll processing for more than 1,000 team members, reviewing for outliers, reconciling payroll before transmission, and validating confirmation reports
Review timecards, prepare daily exception reports, and follow up with managers to resolve issues before payroll deadlines
Apply proper tax treatment for wages and employer-paid benefits, and support internal and external payroll audits
Calculate and process garnishments accurately and in compliance with applicable requirements
Administer special pay processes, including commission and mileage imports, part-time holiday pay calculations, and manual checks
Complete quarterly and year-end balancing and reporting, including Forms W-2 and W-2c
Develop financial and operational payroll reports for leadership and business partners
Stay current on wage and hour rules, garnishment, tax, 401(k), and benefit deduction requirements
Manage the payroll calendar and communicate processing dates and deadlines companywide

What You’ll Need
Required:

High school diploma or GED
At least 2 years of payroll experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field
3 to 5 years of related payroll experience
Experience processing payroll for a multi-site or healthcare organization

Pay and Benefits

$72,949 - $82,067 per year, based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance 
Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
Generous Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Employee Assistance & Discount Programs

Schedule and Location

Full-time position
Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5pm
Hybrid schedule with remote work and some in-office days

Why UMC
United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row and has proudly served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years. Our team members feel the impact of what they do every day, with 87% saying their work makes a difference.

How to Apply
Apply in about 5 minutes. We review applications on a rolling basis.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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