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16 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in Cambridge, MA

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Braintree, MA
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Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Contract Human Resources (HR) Manager to support an accounting firm in Braintree, Massachusetts. In this role, you will serve as a key resource for both managers and employees, helping to strengthen day-to-day people operations while fostering a positive and well-organized workplace. This opportunity is well suited for someone who combines strong interpersonal skills with a careful, organized approach and can confidently handle a broad range of HR matters. Responsibilities: • Partner with department leaders and staff to provide practical guidance on employee relations issues, workplace concerns, and day-to-day HR matters. • Oversee core human resources activities, including hiring coordination, onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing administrative support. • Advise managers on performance conversations, coaching strategies, and employee development efforts to support team effectiveness. • Help maintain compliance with employment policies, internal procedures, and applicable labor regulations across HR practices. • Contribute to workforce planning, compensation-related processes, and recurring annual HR initiatives that support business needs. • Review and interpret HR data to identify trends, support decision-making, and align people strategies with organizational objectives. • Support HR systems and related administrative processes, including records management, benefits coordination, and payroll-related collaboration. • Build trusted relationships across the organization by delivering responsive, thorough, and employee-focused HR support.
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce based in Boston, Massachusetts. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing multi-state payroll activities, maintaining employee pay records, and coordinating closely with benefits and accounting teams. The role also requires strong attention to detail, confidence working in payroll platforms and timekeeping systems, and the ability to resolve discrepancies with care and accuracy. Responsibilities: • Process regular payroll cycles with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring employee wages, deductions, and tax withholdings are calculated correctly. • Manage payroll activity across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Review timekeeping records and partner with internal teams to address missing hours, exceptions, and approval issues before payroll is finalized. • Reconcile payroll registers, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, and related reports to confirm completeness and accuracy. • Administer payroll-related updates in systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and Kronos, including employee changes and earnings adjustments. • Support check processing and payroll distribution activities, ensuring payments are issued in accordance with established schedules. • Coordinate with benefits and accounting teams to align payroll data with general ledger entries, deductions, and employee enrollment information. • Assist with retirement and benefits administration tasks, including 401(k) or RRSP-related payroll deductions and related record maintenance.
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to manage end-to-end U.S. payroll operations with precision and strong attention to compliance in Boston, Massachusetts. This role supports both payroll processing and the related accounting activities that keep financial records accurate and current. The ideal candidate will work across payroll, benefits, and finance matters while helping employees and internal teams resolve pay-related questions effectively. Responsibilities: • Administer full-cycle U.S. payroll for employees, ensuring wages, withholdings, benefit deductions, and final net pay are processed correctly and on schedule. • Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including compensation, benefits, employer taxes, and recurring month-end accruals. • Reconcile payroll balance sheet and expense accounts to confirm financial records align with payroll activity and supporting documentation. • Perform quarterly and annual wage and tax reconciliations, identifying variances and resolving issues before required filings and reporting deadlines. • Investigate discrepancies involving taxes, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and paid time off, and take corrective action as needed. • Monitor and validate payroll data exchanged between payroll platforms to maintain accurate employee records and payroll results. • Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits teams to address compensation changes, payroll questions, and employee support needs. • Assist with year-end payroll activities, including reviewing and validating W-2 information and supporting payroll compliance requirements.
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Rockland, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a high-volume, multi-state workforce. This role is well suited to an individual who can balance day-to-day payroll execution with strict compliance requirements tied to prevailing wage and certified payroll obligations. The ideal candidate brings construction industry knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate across finance, HR, and project teams to keep payroll accurate, timely, and fully compliant. Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end administration of weekly payroll for non-union employees working across multiple states, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Calculate and validate earnings and deductions, including standard pay, overtime, prevailing wage adjustments, per diem amounts, garnishments, taxes, and employer benefit contributions. • Maintain payroll records and employee information in payroll platforms, updating status changes such as hires, separations, compensation adjustments, direct deposit details, and tax elections. • Perform detailed payroll audits before final submission and funding, resolving discrepancies to support accurate processing through payroll systems. • Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation for public sector and prevailing wage projects, using internal systems to meet reporting deadlines and contract requirements. • Track changes to wage determinations, fringe benefits, and labor classifications, and apply updates to payroll practices throughout the year. • Partner with project leadership, accounting personnel, and field teams to investigate and resolve payroll questions, labor compliance matters, and reporting issues. • Reconcile payroll-related ledger activity and benefit reporting, and generate payroll analysis for leadership, finance, and external agencies as needed. • Oversee payroll tax compliance by supporting timely filings and adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Part-Time HRIS Manager

Boston, MA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Part-Time HRIS Manager to support human resources systems for a mortgage company in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will focus on improving HRIS performance, delivering reliable analysis, and helping the organization make effective use of UltiPro and related tools. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of systems knowledge, process insight, and hands-on experience guiding HR technology initiatives in a part-time capacity. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day administration of HR information systems to ensure accuracy, stability, and effective support for HR operations • Lead HRIS-related projects, including implementation activities, system enhancements, configuration updates, and testing efforts • Analyze workforce data and system outputs to identify trends, resolve issues, and support informed decision-making • Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate operational needs into system solutions, and recommend process improvements • Manage UltiPro HRIS functionality, including troubleshooting, optimization, and coordination with vendors or internal teams as needed • Maintain data integrity through audits, validation reviews, and corrective actions across HR systems and reporting tools • Develop documentation, workflows, and user guidance to promote consistent system use and efficient processes • Support changes tied to HR systems and related operational updates as part of ongoing technology initiatives
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Specialist

Winchester, MA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Specialist or Accountant to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of more than 400 employees in Burlington, Massachusetts. This Contract to hire position combines hands-on payroll execution with accounting support, including bonus and equity-related payments, payroll reporting, and close activities. The role is primarily onsite with limited flexibility for occasional remote work, making it ideal for someone who can manage detailed payroll processes while partnering closely with finance. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state employee population of 400+ team members, ensuring precision and adherence to established deadlines.• Manage payroll transactions related to incentive compensation, including bonuses and equity-based payments, with careful attention to applicable deductions and reporting requirements.• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries to maintain accurate financial records and support monthly accounting activities.• Complete reconciliations for payroll accounts each month, researching variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Partner with finance and internal stakeholders to provide payroll data and documentation needed for month-end close and ongoing reporting.• Maintain payroll records within systems such as ADP Workforce Now or UKG Pro and help ensure data integrity across payroll inputs and outputs.• Review payroll calculations, tax withholdings, and related adjustments to support compliance with domestic and multi-state payroll requirements.• Support a primarily onsite payroll function in Burlington, Massachusetts, while contributing to process continuity with occasional hybrid flexibility as needed.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Tax Manager

North Waltham, MA
remote
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to support a Contract engagement based in Waltham, MA. This position will focus on strengthening payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including establishing employer accounts in states where registration is required. The ideal candidate brings deep payroll expertise, sound knowledge of regulatory requirements, and the ability to manage complex payroll tax activities for a large employee population using systems such as ADP Workforce Now and NetSuite. Responsibilities:• Lead payroll tax compliance efforts across multiple states, ensuring timely registration and adherence to applicable employer withholding and unemployment requirements.• Oversee end-to-end payroll tax activities for a workforce of more than 500 employees, maintaining accuracy in filings, payments, and reconciliations.• Coordinate the setup of state payroll tax accounts in jurisdictions where the organization must become registered and compliant.• Review payroll data and tax configurations within ADP Workforce Now and NetSuite to support accurate processing and reporting.• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll tax issues, research regulatory questions, and implement corrective actions when needed.• Monitor filing deadlines, tax notices, and jurisdictional changes to reduce compliance risk and maintain good standing.• Analyze payroll records and tax results to identify discrepancies, recommend solutions, and improve ongoing payroll operations.
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Legal Administrative Assistant

Worcester, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to join a busy estate planning and elder law office in the Greater Worcester area. This fully onsite position supports attorneys, paralegals, and clients by keeping administrative workflows organized, responsive, and efficient. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing client service, document coordination, and daily office support in a collaborative legal setting. Responsibilities:• Organize and compile estate planning packets and supporting client documents to ensure materials are accurate and ready for use.• Prepare engagement paperwork, maintain digital files, and keep records structured for easy access by the legal team.• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including certified mail, court-related submissions, and recorded property documents.• Support the planning and execution of seminars and client events by coordinating materials, logistics, and administrative details.• Update case notes, databases, and tracking systems with timely and accurate information.• Monitor office inventory and assist with general administrative tasks that keep daily operations running smoothly.• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to maintain efficient case flow and responsive client service.• Provide front-office administrative support, including phone coverage, scheduling assistance, and electronic filing activities as needed.
2026-08-09T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Manchester, NH
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an HR team member who can support a busy manufacturing operation while helping attract, recruit, and retain strong talent in Manchester, New Hampshire. This position combines hands-on recruiting with broad human resources support, making it a strong fit for someone who is organized, approachable, and confident managing competing priorities. The role also offers a defined path toward expanded partnership with leadership through increased involvement in employee relations, engagement, workforce planning, and manager support. Responsibilities: • Lead full-cycle hiring activities, including sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, managing offers, and guiding new team members through onboarding. • Serve as a day-to-day HR resource for employees and managers by addressing policy questions, resolving routine concerns, and supporting administrative processes. • Build effective working relationships across departments to strengthen communication, trust, and consistency in HR practices. • Support employee relations matters by documenting issues, assisting with follow-up actions, and helping managers navigate workplace concerns appropriately. • Contribute to employee engagement efforts through programs and initiatives that promote a positive and productive work environment. • Maintain accurate HR records and employee data within HR systems while assisting with reporting and general compliance needs. • Administer HR processes related to benefits, onboarding documentation, and other core personnel activities. • Partner with leadership on staffing needs, organizational planning, and the continued development of people-focused strategies. • Assist with workplace safety support and other cross-functional initiatives tied to the employee experience in a manufacturing setting.
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Manchester, NH
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Temporary / Contract
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a manufacturing environment in Manchester, New Hampshire. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can balance day-to-day HR administration with employee support, onboarding coordination, and benefits-related activities. The ideal candidate will bring a practical approach to HR operations, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records while helping managers and employees navigate workplace matters. Responsibilities: • Support employees and supervisors with routine HR matters, providing guidance on workplace policies, procedures, and employee relations concerns. • Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including documentation, orientation scheduling, and timely completion of employment records. • Manage core HR administrative processes such as personnel file maintenance, data updates, and compliance-related recordkeeping. • Assist with benefits administration by helping employees understand available programs, processing enrollment changes, and resolving related questions. • Maintain and update information in the HRIS to ensure employee data is accurate, current, and properly documented. • Partner with leadership to address employee issues, help resolve concerns, and promote consistent application of company policies. • Prepare HR reports and track workforce information to support operational needs and internal decision-making. • Contribute to process improvements within HR operations and support additional departmental initiatives as needed in a manufacturing setting.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Analyst

Providence, RI
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Temporary / Contract
57.095 - 66.11 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Analyst to support a Contract assignment based in Providence, Rhode Island. This role will partner closely with payroll operations and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen Workday payroll processes, improve controls, and enhance reporting visibility. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in large-scale payroll environments and can translate operational needs into reliable system solutions, testing strategies, and measurable process improvements. Responsibilities: • Partner with payroll operations leaders to shape the Workday payroll governance approach, prioritize system enhancements, and establish quality measures that track accuracy and performance. • Configure and validate payroll elements such as earnings, deductions, eligibility criteria, retroactivity handling, and off-cycle processing rules while maintaining organized system records. • Oversee the functional direction of payroll-related interfaces, monitor inbound and outbound data flows, and coordinate resolution efforts when integration issues affect downstream teams. • Build and maintain reports, calculated fields, and dashboards that highlight exceptions, retro activity, settlements, and other key payroll indicators while supporting data accuracy and audit readiness. • Lead payroll and absence release activities in Workday by coordinating testing, managing regression coverage, and recommending feature adoption based on business value. • Work with treasury and related stakeholders to support settlement controls, approval routing, bank file oversight, and investigation of reconciliation discrepancies. • Strengthen compliance practices by reinforcing source-level issue correction, supporting segregation of duties, conducting periodic access reviews, and preserving documentation for audits. • Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll system issues, driving root-cause analysis and partnering with technical and operational teams to implement lasting fixes. • Maintain process documentation, operating procedures, validation artifacts, and configuration inventories while guiding payroll users on updated controls and best practices. • Translate business requirements into practical system designs, support structured project delivery, and create validated templates for high-volume data updates with successful posting outcomes.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Fall River, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to support accurate, timely pay administration and dependable benefits coordination for our client in Fall River, Massachusetts. This position works closely with finance and human resources to maintain employee records, uphold compliance standards, and strengthen payroll operations as the organization grows. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience managing payroll and benefits processes across a multi-state workforce. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll for hourly and salaried staff on recurring pay schedules, ensuring wages are processed correctly and delivered on time.• Update and maintain employee payroll records for hires, departures, transfers, compensation changes, deductions, and garnishment activity in coordination with HR.• Review payroll transactions and perform reconciliations related to general ledger activity, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, banking entries, and employer contributions.• Apply federal, state, and local payroll requirements by monitoring tax obligations, wage and hour rules, worker classification standards, unemployment reporting, and court-ordered deductions.• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including tax submissions, W-2 preparation, 1099 processing when needed, annual close tasks, and audit documentation.• Track developments in payroll legislation across applicable jurisdictions and recommend procedural updates to reduce risk and maintain compliance.• Collaborate with HR and finance leaders to refine payroll workflows, document standard procedures, and strengthen internal controls that improve accuracy and scalability.• Assist employees with payroll and benefits questions by providing clear, timely guidance on deductions, enrollments, and related records.• Contribute to benefits administration by helping coordinate enrollments, changes, and ongoing data accuracy between payroll and benefit plans.
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Boston, MA
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Part-Time Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling front-office tasks while keeping administrative records accurate and up to date. The role involves managing communications, assisting with routine clerical work, and helping maintain an efficient and welcoming office environment. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming phone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff members in a courteous and timely manner. • Perform a range of clerical support activities, including filing, document preparation, and general office coordination. • Enter and maintain information in office records and databases with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness. • Welcome visitors and provide front-desk support to ensure a welcoming and positive first impression. • Assist with scheduling, correspondence, and other day-to-day administrative tasks that keep operations running smoothly. • Organize and update office documents so that files remain accessible, current, and well maintained.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

HR Generalist

Dudley, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support core human resources operations for a scientific instrument manufacturing organization in the OXFORD , Massachusetts area. This role will oversee employee records, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR support while helping maintain compliance and a positive employee experience. The position is ideal for someone who can balance administrative accuracy with strong interpersonal skills across benefits, employee relations, and recruiting activities. Responsibilities:• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical coverage enrollment, disability-related documentation, beneficiary updates, and separation-related benefit processing.• Review and update employee insurance records and coordinate accurate payroll deductions tied to benefit elections and changes.• Maintain organized and confidential personnel files and ensure HR documentation is current, complete, and properly archived.• Support affirmative action tracking by monitoring applicant activity, hires, promotions, and terminations and keeping related records up to date.• Process employee leave and disability matters, including claim coordination, response follow-up, and timely invoicing for employees on leave when required.• Assist with annual medical plan renewal activities and help communicate benefit updates during open enrollment periods.• Contribute to recruiting efforts by supporting hiring activities such as candidate coordination, administrative follow-through, and onboarding preparation.• Provide day-to-day employee relations support by addressing workplace concerns professionally and escalating issues when appropriate.• Prepare HR reports and use system data to support routine administration, record accuracy, and operational decision-making. **For immediate consideration please reach out to me directly-- Eric Lebow 508-205-2127**
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Generalist

Warwick, RI
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to support core HR operations and help create a positive, compliant, and well-organized employee experience. This role will contribute across employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits and leave administration, and policy application while partnering with leaders and staff on day-to-day HR needs. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite, fully in office role. Responsibilities:• Coordinate and carry out key HR programs such as leave administration, performance support, talent initiatives, workplace safety efforts, and employee development activities.• Monitor required learning and credentialing records, ensuring training completions, certifications, assessments, and other compliance-related documentation remain current and properly recorded.• Interpret and apply employment laws, regulations, and internal policies while helping update practices to align with current federal, state, and local requirements.• Act as a resource for employee relations matters by addressing workplace concerns, supporting issue resolution, and promoting consistent policy application.• Partner with hiring teams to support recruitment activities, including candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and advancing applicants through the selection process.• Provide onboarding support as needed by facilitating pre-employment checks, assigning required training, leading orientation activities, and preparing materials for new employees.• Administer employee recognition initiatives by organizing program details, coordinating logistics, and maintaining ongoing participation and communication.• Oversee leave, workers’ compensation, and accommodation processes, ensuring timely documentation, communication, and follow-through for each case.• Lead planning and coordination for annual employee engagement activities and assist with HR data maintenance, audits, testing, and reporting within the organization’s HR information systems.
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Northborough, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to support a broad range of people operations in Northboroguh, Massachusetts. This role serves as a key resource for employees and managers by providing guidance on HR programs, workplace policies, employee relations, and compliance matters. The position also plays an important part in talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll coordination, reporting, and cross-functional HR initiatives that strengthen the employee experience and business performance. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day HR operations for the corporate office, including employee records, documentation, and routine administrative processes.• Advise employees and leaders on company policies, HR programs, workplace practices, benefits, payroll, and related questions with clear and timely communication.• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts by partnering with hiring managers, evaluating role requirements, coordinating candidate activity, and helping secure talent with relevant experience.• Facilitate new employee orientation and oversee onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and compliant start for incoming employees.• Administer biweekly payroll by reviewing time and attendance information, confirming data accuracy, and maintaining dependable employee records within HR systems.• Handle employee lifecycle transactions such as staff additions, status changes, separations, and exit interviews, escalating sensitive issues to HR leadership when appropriate.• Prepare and maintain HR dashboards, metrics, reports, forms, and portal content to support decision-making and process consistency.• Coordinate corporate training and employee programs, including wellness initiatives, complaint prevention education, open enrollment support, and collaboration with internal employee committees.• Contribute to performance management, career development, change-related initiatives, compliance activities, and special HR projects across one or more locations as needed. **For immediate consideration, please call me directly 508-205-2127- Eric Lebow**
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z