Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist (Temporary 6 Month Assignment)

Location: Florham Park, NJ
Duration: 6-Month Temporary Assignment (Leave Coverage)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team on a 6-month temporary basis to provide coverage during an employee leave. This is a hands-on role responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees within a lean, collaborative accounting department. The ideal candidate will be able to step in quickly, work independently, and ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees (employee count decreases seasonally during summer months)
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including taxes, deductions, and benefit withholdings
• Maintain payroll records and support payroll-related reporting and reconciliations
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Work closely with the accounting team to support payroll operations and compliance
• Follow established payroll procedures while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency

Qualifications

Required:

• Recent hands-on experience with Paylocity (required)
• Full-cycle payroll processing experience for a similar employee population
• Ability to quickly learn the environment and operate independently after a short ramp-up period
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Preferred:

• Experience working in a nonprofit, educational, or school environment

Ideal Candidate

• Sharp, dependable payroll professional who can contribute immediately
• Recent payroll experience with a stable work history
• Strong references and reputation for reliability and accuracy
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting strict payroll deadlines

Additional Information

• 6-month temporary assignment covering an employee leave
• Located in Florham Park, NJ
• Interview process will move quickly for qualified candidates

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.