Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Dunellen NJ 08812

Onsite 5 days

Salary $70k plus great benefits

Are you a Payroll & Benefits Pro with Union Experience? Join this Dynamic Team!

Looking for a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join this great team. In this critical role, you’ll be responsible for managing payroll and benefits for both union and non-union employees, ensuring seamless and compliant processes. This position reports directly to our Head of Human Resources and is perfect for a meticulous, data-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate payroll approval and processing.

• Maintain compliance with federal and state wage regulations, handling employment verifications, unemployment claims, and garnishments.

• Oversee certified payroll requirements and prepare meticulous employee records for accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

• Manage, track, and audit PTO, benefits enrollments, and employee payroll changes, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

• Support new hire onboarding, offboarding, and I-9 compliance, and assist with Leave of Absence processes.

• Coordinate annual compliance reporting and internal education on payroll and benefits updates.

• Serve as a liaison with vendors, ensuring accountability and managing contracts effectively.

What You Bring:

• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR or equivalent experience; CPP or SHRM PHR certification preferred.

• Experience: 3+ years of payroll experience and benefits administration, ideally within a construction or service organization.

• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of payroll software/HRIS, payroll tax, ERISA-regulated health plans, and federal/state compliance.

• Skills: Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook), experience in SharePoint/Teams, and excellent written and verbal communication.

• Attributes: High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and diplomacy, coupled with strong time management and decision-making skills.

Why Apply?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a dynamic company where your expertise in payroll and benefits will directly contribute to our success.

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a supportive team in an environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

• Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and a discretionary 401(k) plan.

If you’re ready to bring your payroll and benefits expertise to a company that values precision, compliance, and employee satisfaction, apply today!

Interviews are happening Now please send resumes to chrc511@kellyservices.com !

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.