Payroll Clerk at RWJBarnabas Health – Oceanport, New Jersey

Job Title: Payroll Clerk

Location: System Business Office

Department Name: Payroll

Req #: 0000238248

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.69 - $30.64 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Overview:

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for performing essential administrative and operational support functions within the Payroll Department.

This position ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll related documentation, check distribution, garnishment administration, and internal communications.

The Payroll Clerk serves as a key on-site resource, maintaining physical controls, document integrity, and supporting compliance driven payroll processes.

This position will be on-site five days per week,

Duties

• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including confidential employee documentation
• Support payroll filing, document retention, and record organization in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines
• Receive, log, and route wage garnishment orders, IRS lock in letters, and related legal documents
• Transmit garnishment orders to ADP timely and accurately
• Support reconciliation of garnishment payments and resolving discrepancies
• Assist payroll team with administrative reporting and data entry
• Support payroll calendar management and workflow tracking
• Assist with internal audits, documentation requests, and compliance initiatives
• Support special projects as assigned and other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years of administrative experience, preferably in payroll, finance, or HR
• Experience working with payroll systems
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle and manage confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbal

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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