
Payroll Focused HR Generalist
Tipmont
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Linden • United States
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About the role
- Processing payroll accurately and on schedule (weekly/biweekly/semi-monthly)
- Ensuring proper calculation of wages, overtime pay, bonuses and deductions
- Maintaining and auditing payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Managing timekeeping systems and resolving discrepancies
- Administering payroll taxes, filings and year-end processes (e.g., W-2s)
- Collaborating with finance/accounting for payroll reporting and reconciliation
- Handling employees’ payroll inquiries with promptness and professionalism
- Maintaining compliance with federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations
- Assisting with employee onboarding/offboarding processes
- Maintaining employee records and HRIS data
- Supporting benefits administration and handling employees’ benefit inquiries
- Assisting with recruiting coordination (e.g., job postings and scheduling interviews)
- Assisting with compliance and HR documentation
- Providing general HR support in enforcement of company policies
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of payroll experience
- Computer skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Working knowledge of HR principles and employment laws
- Strong understanding of payroll taxes, wage laws and compliance requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Fundamental Payroll Certificate (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
- Associate degree preferred
Benefits
- medical, dental and life insurance
- 401(k) matching and a pension retirement plan
- education reimbursement
- many opportunities for professional growth and mentoring
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingwage calculationovertime pay calculationbonus calculationdeduction calculationpayroll record auditingtimekeeping systems managementpayroll tax administrationHRIS data maintenancebenefits administration
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillstime managementdiscretioncommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsprofessionalism
Certifications
Fundamental Payroll Certificate (FPC)Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)