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Overview
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.
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.
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.
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.
All that we're missing is you. Apply today!
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.
Know Your Rights. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the "Contact Us" button. Under Inquires, select "Careers" in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a "Job Application Accommodation Request".
Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms Reworld may sometimes collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms. We will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order for a specific role has been executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria will be deemed invalid and ineligible for fees.
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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.
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.
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.
All that we're missing is you. Apply today!
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.
Know Your Rights. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the "Contact Us" button. Under Inquires, select "Careers" in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a "Job Application Accommodation Request".
Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms Reworld may sometimes collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms. We will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order for a specific role has been executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria will be deemed invalid and ineligible for fees.
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