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Payroll/ HR Assistant

System One
Newark, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/23/2026
Job Title: Payroll/ HR Assistant
Location: Newark, New Jersey

Type: Contract
Compensation: $25/Hour
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: Part time: 3-days per week; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (24-hours/week)
Must be able to work Tuesdays for payroll processing


A Newark manufacturing company is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Bilingual Spanish Payroll/Human Resources Assistant to support daily payroll and HR operations.



Summary:
Responsible for weekly payroll processing, collaborating with Company HR Business Partner and the Company’s business leaders in the day-to-day HR activities and administration which include answering employee inquiries, tracking and monitoring employee attendance, maintaining employee records and time off balance, and recording and reporting employee related issues.



Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Process weekly payroll (majority hourly employees).
  • Report and address employee requests and inquiries about benefits coverage and for any leaves and performance issues.
  • Assist with filling Temporary staffing needs.
  • Assist and support Company business leaders with finance, sales, production, quality, and warehouse with HR related matters.
  • Assist the general services of the Company from manning the front desk and performing clerical activities.
  • Perform other duties and tasks assigned by management and HR.


Qualifications:
  • 3 years of Payroll experience.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
  • Must have full cycle Payroll experience, and knowledge of Paychex Flex system is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws.
  • Experience in a manufacturing and/or production environment is preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Ability to demonstrate teamwork and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to achieve common business goals.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.

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Salary : $25

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