Payroll Specialist
$72,949 - $82,067 per year, based on experience | Full-Time
United Methodist Communities Home Office
205 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, NJ 07753
Join our team at the United Methodist Communities Home Office in Neptune, New Jersey. 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
Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Neptune, NJ and be available to work on-site as required at the Neptune home office
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.