Payroll & Timecard Audit Specialist

Senior Time & Attendance Specialist/Elevated Timekeeper (Full-Time / Hybrid)Location: Hackettstown, NJ (Hybrid – Mostly remote; onsite required for initial training)Position Type: Full-Time Contract (1 Year+ / 12-Month Assignment)Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST (40 hours/week)Pay Rate: Up to $=/hour (Depending on experience)Target Start Date: December 1, 2026Position OverviewWe are seeking a detail-driven, empathetic, and dependable professional to join our Global Services Payroll team as an Elevated Timekeeper. In this role, you will act as a key escalation point for timekeeping and payroll inquiries, working closely with payroll specialists, associates, and line managers to ensure operational compliance with wage laws and company pay policies.This is a full-time contract opportunity ideal for an individual who values long-term assignment stability and enjoys collaborating with a seasoned, supportive team. While day-to-day operations offer flexibility, absolute availability during critical payroll processing windows is non-negotiable to ensure our team hits every payroll deadline.Key ResponsibilitiesTier 2 Customer & Escalation Support: Serve as a secondary point of contact for associates and timekeepers reaching out to the Payroll Service Center. Research, troubleshoot, and resolve complex timecard inquiries with patience, clarity, and empathy.Data Interface Audits & Corrections: Monitor associate data interfaces for discrepancies or updates. Coordinate and execute time-sensitive corrections within strict operational cutoff windows.Payroll Site Audits: Review and validate Tier 1 site audits completed by the broader timekeeping group to ensure strict adherence to payroll procedures and state/federal wage regulations.Unapproved Timecard Tracking: Compile, track, and distribute biweekly unapproved timecard communications across business units.Base Schedule Maintenance: Build, update, and maintain associate base schedules within the timekeeping system, resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate tracking.Lead Backup Support: Provide backup assistance to the Timekeeping Lead during peak volume, system maintenance, and end-of-cycle processing windows.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.Technical Skills:Proficiency with standard digital office tools (Microsoft Office 365: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).Fast learner capable of mastering proprietary and cloud-based timekeeping platforms.Experience with UKG Workforce Management (Kronos) or similar enterprise WFM/timekeeping systems is a strong plus.Core Competencies:Strict Discretion: Proven ability to handle confidential payroll and associate data with absolute integrity.Deadlines & Precision: High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks under tight, recurring payroll processing deadlines.Communication & Empathy: Strong interpersonal skills to de-escalate sensitive, emotionally charged payroll issues calmly and professionally.Reliability: Dedicated availability during standard business hours, particularly during biweekly payroll cutoffs.Work Environment & Interview DetailsSetup: Hybrid arrangement. Selected candidates must be able to commute onsite to the Hackettstown, NJ facility for initial onboarding and hands-on system training before transitioning to a primarily remote schedule.Equipment: Company laptop and secure network access are provided.Interview Process: 1–2 virtual interview rounds.Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.