Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist in the heart of Boston! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for 500+ employees. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, offering competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development stipends. Work in a modern downtown office with direct access to public transit and collaborative team spaces.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for diverse workforce including hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees
- Manage tax filings, garnishments, and year-end reconciliations (W-2s, 1099s)
- Administer benefits deductions and 401(k) contributions with precision
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll integration
- Implement payroll process improvements using ADP Workforce Now
- Conduct internal audits and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Stay current on MA/Federal labor laws and FLSA compliance
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP/Pivot Table proficiency
- Proven problem-solving in payroll discrepancies resolution
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, DOL, and MA payroll regulations
- Excellent written/verbal communication for stakeholder interactions