Come grow with Marotta, named one of New Jersey’s Top Workplaces for the third year running and a Top Workplace USA for 2024. You will have room to grow and be a part of an exciting team, all within a warm and welcoming environment.         We specialize in the design, development, and production of precision control components and systems.  Founded in 1943, Marotta has been at the forefront of Aerospace & Defense milestones for over 80 years from breaking the sound barrier on the Bell X-1 and landing the first man on the moon to playing a critical role on today’s advanced U.S Navy platforms as well as the emerging commercial Space industry.     Our products and expertise range from high performance valves to complete sub-systems that integrate electronic controls, actuators, and power conversion systems. We have received over 200 patents for our technologies and support the most demanding applications found on military aircraft, tactical systems, submarines, surface ships, satellites, and space launch vehicles. Our teams have repeatedly been recognized for outstanding performance by some of the most prestigious organizations in the world including The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, NASA & Northrop Grumman.      HR Operations Payroll & Timekeeping Administrator (Temporary to Permanent)   Overview   The Human Resources (HR) Operations Payroll and Timekeeping Administrator is a part of the HR Operations Team and will ensure efficient, effective, knowledgeable HR, Payroll, and Timekeeping services.   This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, handling payroll inquiries, maintaining payroll and timekeeping records, complying with relevant laws and regulations specific to Federal and Defense Contract Accounting and HR related functions as well. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring timekeeping and payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency to support the organization's financial operations and employee satisfaction.   To succeed in this role, you will be self-motivated with outstanding organizational and time management skills, have a project-oriented mindset with the ability to partner well with others. You will be a continuous learner, open to new perspectives and transformative ideas.  You will play a critical role in helping deliver an exceptional employee experience and enabling the work of HR and Payroll. You will foster high levels of collaboration and coordination between HR Operations and People Managers to ensure effective service delivery and agility to achieve Marotta’s business priorities.   The HR Operations Payroll and Timekeeping Administrator will report directly to the Director, HR Operations.   Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities: Paycom and Epicor experience a plus, proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software required. Post timecards daily/weekly with a headcount of 400 Process Biweekly Payroll for 400 employees –import hours, audit payroll preview, review PR registers. Oversee/monitor/track all PTO from calculating initial eligibility through verification of usage Prepare single checks through payroll system if needed Maintain employee tax with holdings, direct deposits, and garnishments Review and update tax experience rates for both Federal and State Enter taxable fringe benefits & understand third party sick pay Prepare 401(k) funding requests and reconcile Empower calculated company matching, file contribution reports and confirmations  Calculate quarterly goal sharing bonuses and process year end management bonus payroll Review quarterly tax deposits and earnings records  Prepare and distribute various Payroll reports Prepare Monthly PR journal entries (G/L, Benefits, PR/Benefits Accrual, 401(k) Match, Vacation accrual, Vacation Bank accrual, severance entries Review annual W-2s for accuracy              Maintain Time Keeping systems for all changes: New Hires and Terms , Rate changes, Dept. Changes, Shift changes or set up new shifts Outside Verification of Employment requests (for mortgage/loan applications, government agencies, ect.) Provide training to new Managers (or those promoted to Management) on approval of timecards and/or time clock hours    Additional Responsibilities Serve as a back-up to the Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator. Manage compliance tasks and ensure Labor Law posters are up to date at each work site location. Miscellaneous HR Operations Team Projects.  Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities & Qualifications Experience in a federal contractor and manufacturing environment 3+ years HR/Payroll experience, including a working understanding of payroll taxes Demonstrated experience with a time keeping system Demonstrated experience with work order and project labor hours Experience with Exempt and Non-exempt employees Understanding of federal and multi-state employment laws. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects while prioritizing the needs of the business. Demonstrated ability to in operate within a shared service approach. Ability to foster positive working relationships; highly resourceful. Ability to run reports and use basic data outputs to tell a high-level story. Self-motivated, ability to plan, prioritize and problem solve independently. Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in working in a constantly evolving environment. Ability and commitment to the highest ethical standards including maintaining confidentiality. Excellent capabilities in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organized, analytical and detail oriented. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and modern technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Participates in the daily workflow of the department. Respects confidentiality Must be a US Citizen    Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries.  Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.   We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options.  We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.   If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at www.marotta.com to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/   We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY     No agencies, please.