Payroll Specialist

<div class="content-intro"><p>Join the Team!</p> <p>Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?</p> <p>At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!</p> <p>We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">Align is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Payroll Specialist</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to join our Accounting team. This role is responsible for owning and executing end-to-end, bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state workforce of 260+ employees. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on payroll processing experience, knowledge of payroll laws and requirements, and the ability to independently manage day-to-day payroll processing, reporting, and reconciliations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hybrid role based out of our Iselin, NJ office. The Payroll Specialist will work in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and remotely three days per week.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a full-time, non-exempt position offering $85,000 to $100,000 annually, plus benefits and paid time off.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <h3><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Key Responsibilities</span></h3> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own and process end-to-end, bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state workforce of 260+ employees</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain employee payroll records, including changes to pay, location, status, taxes, deductions, and garnishments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Resolve payroll discrepancies and process corrections, manual checks, voids, and reversals as needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Process employee overtime, benefits deductions, garnishments, and expense reimbursements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Respond to employee and management payroll inquiries</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134