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Estimated Pay info$16 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Fairfield, New Jersey

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Job Description
TITLE:       Payroll Administrator  
LOCATION:   New Jersey
 
JOB SUMMARY:
 
This position is responsible for verification, preparation, and/or input of information into the Ceridian Dayforce system for weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Verifies master file changes such as new hires, terminations, salary changes, etc. that are fed into Ceridian Dayforce payroll system. 
  • Reviews calculated timesheets to identify errors and inputs quick entries as necessary.
  • Problem resolution of employee payroll-related issues.
  • Process union payments such as Health & Welfare and Pension on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Assists managers and employees with timesheet and Time Away From Work questions.          
  • Special projects as directed by the Payroll Manager.
 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
 
  • Supports and exhibits behavior consistent with the sales and service philosophy of Client X.
  • Acts with diplomacy as a representative of the Accounting Department.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
 
 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
  • Three to five years of payroll experience required. 
  • Experience with Ceridian Dayforce. 
  • Union experience preferable. 
  • Intermediate skills with Windows software such as Word, Excel, etc. is required. 
  • Needs to be familiar with general ledger. 
  • Must have highly developed customer service and communication skills; written and oral.  Must be able to  interact with all levels of organization..
  • Must maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
  • Must be able to work independently with some supervision.
  • Must be able to maintain highly confidential data.
 

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Posting ID: 1291503075 Posted: 2026-08-28 Job Title: Payroll Administrator