Time & Attendance Specialist, Analyst

MSD

. Execute end-to-end time and attendance and payroll validation activities on a biweekly payroll cycle .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,200 - $124,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll validation, time and attendance management, and compliance with SOX and internal controls. Proficient in using payroll and HRIS systems, with strong analytical skills to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.

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Payroll ValidationTime And Attendance ManagementADP/EV6 ExperienceSOX ComplianceMS Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll SupportHRIS SupportData ReconciliationWage CalculationsOvertime RulesDeductionsRoot-Cause AnalysisReporting And AnalyticsAudit ReadinessRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention To DetailTime ManagementStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

ADPE-Time WorkdayUKGServiceNowAI-Driven Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Payroll AuditsInternal Control FrameworksLabor LawsT&A GovernanceUnion/CBA Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute end-to-end time and attendance and payroll validation activities on a biweekly payroll cycle
Validate and reconcile time, payroll, and HRIS data and resolve discrepancies with stakeholders and ADP
Lead root-cause analysis and remediation for recurring T&A payroll issues
Manage T&A projects with ADP and business stakeholders, including configurations, rules, and workflows
Produce standard and ad hoc T&A reporting and analytics
Develop Payroll Guiding Principles into SOPs and training materials
Maintain controls, documentation, reconciliations, and audit readiness for SOX and internal compliance requirements
Use AI-driven analytics and automation tools to identify anomalies and improve payroll accuracy and efficiency
Serve as the primary T&A subject-matter expert across payroll, finance, and business stakeholders
Monitor vendor performance and escalate integration and SLA issues
Support T&A governance, policy, Union/CBA, and regulatory-change alignment
Participate in T&A system implementations, upgrades, enhancements, requirements, testing, and post-deployment support
Communicate complex payroll issues clearly and manage expectations, updates, risks, and escalations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree, current pursuit of degree completion, or equivalent relevant work experience
Minimum of 3 years of payroll, time & attendance, or HRIS support experience
Experience supporting payroll audits, SOX controls, or internal control frameworks
Experience with payroll and HRIS systems such as ADP/EV6, E-Time Workday, UKG, or ServiceNow
MS Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic formulas
Working knowledge of payroll and T&A concepts, including wage calculations, overtime rules, and deductions
Understanding of federal/state/provincial labor laws and best practices for enabling T&A processes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High accuracy in data entry, reconciliation, and reporting
Ability to investigate and resolve payroll and T&A exceptions and discrepancies
Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks
US and Puerto Rico residency
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Hybrid work arrangement