Senior Payroll Administrator - Contract (Hybrid, New Jersey) — Newark, NJ

Broadridge is growing! We are seeking a contract Senior Payroll Administrator in the Tri-State area to join our dynamic team based in Newark, NJ. In this role, you will be responsible for processing Broadridge multi-state, bi-weekly and monthly payrolls. You will act as the subject matter expert, and support HR Operations with day-to-day inquiries into payroll issues and questions, as well as assisting with payroll system implementation.

Do you have at least 5 years of experience processing payroll within ADP, and 1-2 years in a leadership role? Are you looking to join one of the leaders in the Financial Technology industry? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a temporary, contract role expected to last approximately 12-15 months, with the strong potential to go permanent. This is a hybrid positions which means you will work remotely 3 days per week, and go into the Newark, NJ office 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Payroll Manager in coordinating and supporting the end-to-end processing of U.S. biweekly payrolls using ADP GlobalView, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Support the review and validation of payroll transactions, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, third-party sick pay, salary changes, benefit deductions, retirement plan contributions, and other employee pay adjustments
• Assist with off-cycle and manual payments in accordance with payroll procedures and applicable state requirements, taking initiative to help resolve urgent payroll matters effectively
• Support the review of severance agreements and related payments to ensure processing aligns with approved terms, internal policies, and applicable legal requirements
• Conduct peer reviews of payroll transactions completed by team members, helping identify discrepancies, improve accuracy, and maintain strong quality standards
• Partner with the Payroll Manager to support compliance with Corporate SOX internal controls, including completion of pre- and post-audit payroll checklists and adherence to established procedures
• Research and assist in resolving sophisticated and sensitive payroll and benefits-related issues, applying sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills to meet service level expectations and minimize disruption
• Assist with payroll activities, process improvements, and system changes by identifying risks, recommending solutions, and supporting execution
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to payroll team members, helping answer questions, share knowledge, and promote consistency in payroll operations
• Support the administration of employee benefit programs as they relate to payroll, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, and other voluntary deductions
• Research and assist with employee tax matters, including address validation, work and resident state taxation, and multi-state withholding requirements
• Assist handling third party sick pay and year end actives
• Assist in reviewing and processing leave of absence events, ensuring pay impacts, benefit deductions, and reinstatements are handled accurately and in accordance with company policies
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and other internal teams to help resolve employee questions related to payroll, benefit deductions, retirement plan contributions, and leave-related pay matters
• Support the review and reconciliation of payroll deductions related to employee benefits and retirement plans, helping identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist employees and internal stakeholders with complex payroll and benefits inquiries, using strong analytical and customer service skills to research issues and provide effective solutions
• Support special projects such as compliance reviews, system initiatives, benefit-related process enhancements, and operational improvements
• Partner with the Payroll Manager to stay informed of changes in payroll, leave, and benefits practices and assist with implementing updates to ensure ongoing compliance and operational effectiveness

Requirements

• At least 5 years payroll processing experience with 1-2 years in team supervisory role.
• Knowledge of ADP payroll processing is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and a team player approach
• Ability to Multi-Tasking and manage multiple projects at once
• Requires strong knowledge of end to end payroll, including time and attendance compliance and regulations
• Understanding of tax regulations and ability to interpret Federal and State changes
• Strong knowledge of benefit deductions and taxability rules
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or similar related field, or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills and ability to perform audits and reconciliations

The pay rate for this position is $43.00 - $53.00 per hour. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

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