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Payroll Operations Lead

Secaucus, NJ, us💼 Full-time💰 $88,800–$88,800🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior payroll processor ensuring operational excellence, accuracy, and timely execution of payroll transactions for a large global organization.

Role type

Senior IC payroll operations lead

Builds

Accurate and compliant payroll cycles for 10,000+ employees

Domain

Retail / Payroll Administration

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production payroll cycles

Required skills

Multi-state payroll administration, UKG and HRM systems proficiency, process documentation and audit compliance, stakeholder communication, data integrity management, special payment processing (bonuses, severance), system testing and change support, process optimization and gap analysis

Preferred skills

FCP or CPP certification, Bachelor's in HR/Accounting/Finance

Technologies

UKG, HRM systems, Microsoft Office (Excel)

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day payroll processing and ensure timely execution; Maintain process documentation and support internal/external audits; Coordinate daily team schedules and manage coverage gaps; Serve as escalation point for payroll issues; Partner with stakeholders to ensure data integrity; Administer payroll per policies and regulations; Process special and one-time payments; Support system changes and automation projects; Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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