Senior Payroll Analyst (Contract) (Payroll)

Location: Newark, New Jersey, United States; hybrid work with two days per week in the Newark office

Salary: $45–50 per hour

Company

hirify.global fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace focused on empowering associates to accomplish more.

What you will do

• Support accurate, timely, and compliant processing of U.S. biweekly payrolls for a multi-state employee population using ADP GlobalView.
• Review payroll transactions, including hires, terminations, leaves, third-party sick pay, salary changes, severance, and other adjustments.
• Process or support off-cycle and manual payments and resolve complex, sensitive payroll issues within service-level requirements.
• Conduct peer reviews, complete pre- and post-audit checklists, and support Corporate SOX internal controls.
• Support payroll implementations, system changes, process improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with federal, state, and local payroll tax audits, jurisdiction registrations, closures, and government inquiries.

Requirements

• At least five years of payroll processing experience with vital knowledge of ADP payroll systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations and the ability to interpret applicable laws.
• Strong analytical, auditing, problem-solving, communication, customer service, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, maintain data privacy, and work in a resourceful, self-directed manner.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent experience, preferred.

Nice to have

• Prior payroll implementation and project experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility with remote work available outside the required two office days.
• Collaborative, engaging, and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations.
• AI-based tools may support application review, with final employment decisions subject to human review.