Sr. Payroll Practitioner

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

Reworld is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Payroll Practitioner to process and maintain certified payrolls for our U.S.-based locations while serving as a backup for both U.S. and Canadian payroll operations. This role ensures compliance with government regulations, prevailing wage requirements, and company policies while providing accurate, timely, and customer-focused payroll services.

Work schedule: 3 days in office 2 days from home (Hybrid)

Work Location: Florham Park, NJ

Primary Responsibilities

Certified Payroll

• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., Form WH-347) for government contracts/projects, ensuring compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act and prevailing wage regulations.
• Accurately calculate prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates for employees on certified projects and ensure timely payout through Payroll.
• Maintain supporting documentation for project hours worked and fringe benefit calculations.

U.S. & Canada Payroll (Ontario/Quebec)

• Process accurate and timely multi-state payroll for 800+ employees on weekly/biweekly cycles.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, local, and Canadian provincial payroll/tax regulations.
• Validate timecards, process adjustments, and ensure approvals are completed prior to payroll deadlines.
• Research, troubleshoot, and respond to payroll and time/attendance inquiries.
• Create and maintain employee rotations, pay policy setups, and accrual tracking, where necessary.
• Partner with the Benefits team to ensure accuracy of leave and related pay.
• Process new hires, terminations, and staffing changes with appropriate documentation.
• Administer garnishments and act as liaison with agencies and bureaus.
• Process off-cycle payments, reimbursements, and stop-payment requests as needed.
• Maintain and update payroll records in compliance with company policies and Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Provide customer service support to employees across corporate and facility locations.
• Collaborate with Payroll and HR teams on ongoing projects and process improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Payroll certification preferred, but not required (FPC, CPP, PCP, or CPM).
• Minimum 3-5 years of payroll experience, including U.S. and Canadian payroll.
• Minimum 2 years handling certified payroll for government contracts.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and tax regulations, including prevailing wage laws.
• Experience with wage attachments and garnishment administration.
• Exposure to union payrolls or collective bargaining agreements a plus.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to support employees at all levels.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS/payroll systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with UKG Dimensions or similar time and attendance systems preferred.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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