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16 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in Cambridge, MA

Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Brockton, MA
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a personable and detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support recruitment and onboarding activities for a healthcare organization in Brockton, Massachusetts. This fully onsite opportunity is a Contract to Permanent position and offers the chance to contribute to a fast-paced HR team that values accuracy, responsiveness, and a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling administrative tasks, communicating with new employees, and managing multiple priorities throughout the onboarding process. Responsibilities: • Guide newly onboarded employees through each stage of the onboarding process to ensure a smooth and timely start. • Prepare and organize onboarding and orientation materials, making sure all documents are complete and ready for distribution. • Complete I-9 verification activities in accordance with company procedures and compliance standards. • Assist with prior authorization-related administrative support as needed within the HR function. • Respond to employee and candidate questions with professionalism and a strong customer service approach. • Maintain accurate personnel records and update onboarding documentation using Microsoft Office applications. • Coordinate with internal departments to confirm pre-employment steps are completed before start dates. • Support day-to-day HR administrative operations while managing multiple onboarding tasks at once.
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

HR Coordinator

Stoneham, MA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a trilingual HR Coordinator to support day-to-day human resources activities for a team in Massachusetts. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who communicates confidently in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese and enjoys helping employees through key HR processes. The person in this role will contribute to onboarding, compliance-related tasks, and administrative coordination in a fast-paced environment, with a schedule that generally falls between early morning and late afternoon and may include overtime when needed. Responsibilities: • Coordinate onboarding activities, ensuring onboarding steps are completed accurately and on schedule for incoming employees. • Manage background screening and related pre-employment documentation while maintaining confidentiality and timely follow-up. • Provide day-to-day HR administrative support, including record maintenance, document tracking, and employee file organization. • Communicate with employees and candidates in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese to answer questions and support HR processes. • Assist with compliance-focused tasks by helping maintain accurate records and following established human resources procedures. • Partner with internal stakeholders to schedule orientations, process employment paperwork, and support recruitment-related logistics. • Monitor deadlines for required forms and employment documents to help keep HR operations efficient and organized. • Support additional HR projects and provide extra coverage during higher-volume periods, including overtime as business needs require.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

HR Project Manager

Smithfield, RI
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced HR Project Manager to support a contract engagement based in Smithfield, Rhode Island. This Contract position will focus on reviewing payroll and benefits processes, improving accuracy, and helping maintain compliant HR operations for a workforce of approximately 142 employees. The role is well suited for someone who can work independently, coordinate across HR and finance functions, and bring practical knowledge of global payroll environments. Responsibilities: • Lead a detailed review of payroll and employee benefits records to identify discrepancies, gaps, and areas for process improvement. • Oversee HR project activities related to payroll administration, benefits coordination, and documentation accuracy across the employee population. • Partner with finance and external providers to align employee data with systems such as Rippling, NetSuite, benefits platforms, and retirement plan administration. • Monitor benefit-related information, including medical coverage and 401(k) records, to help ensure accurate enrollments, deductions, and reporting. • Support compliance-focused HR practices by maintaining organized records and confirming that payroll and benefits processes follow applicable requirements. • Provide project-based guidance on employee data management and workflow consistency in support of efficient HR operations. • Communicate findings, recommendations, and status updates to key stakeholders while helping resolve payroll or benefits issues as they arise.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Cambridge, MA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Part Time Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong end-to-end payroll experience, sound judgment, and a detail-focused approach to compliance and employee pay. The person in this role will help maintain reliable payroll processing, resolve discrepancies, and partner with internal teams to keep payroll records current and accurate. Responsibilities:• Process complete payroll cycles for employees across multiple states while ensuring deadlines are consistently met.• Review earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and other payroll inputs to confirm accurate employee payments.• Maintain payroll records and update employee data changes such as new hires, terminations, compensation adjustments, and benefit deductions.• Investigate payroll discrepancies, respond to employee questions, and resolve issues in a timely and thorough manner.• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations by applying current tax and wage requirements.• Reconcile payroll reports and validate results before and after each payroll run to identify and correct variances.• Use Paylocity to manage payroll processing activities, reporting, and routine system updates related to payroll administration.• Partner with HR, finance, and other internal stakeholders to ensure payroll information is complete, accurate, and properly documented.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Pawtucket, RI
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll operations for a large employee population in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment while staying focused on deadlines and compliance. The role centers on end-to-end payroll processing, employee payroll record setup, and issue resolution related to deductions and taxes. Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll for a high-volume workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, ensuring accurate pay for both salaried and hourly team members. • Review and validate timecard submissions to confirm completeness and alignment with payroll schedules before each payroll cycle is finalized. • Set up payroll records for newly hired employees and maintain accurate employee data within the payroll system. • Administer wage garnishments and other payroll deductions in accordance with applicable regulations and court orders. • Configure and maintain payroll tax information, including multi-state tax setups, to support compliant employee withholding. • Support onsite payroll processing activities using the company’s internal payroll system and follow established procedures for timely completion. • Coordinate with internal teams when additional payroll-related updates or follow-up actions are needed, while keeping day-to-day payroll tasks on track. • Contribute to special payroll assignments as needed, including added processing responsibilities introduced over time.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Woburn, MA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Woburn, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage full-cycle payroll activities, maintain compliance with applicable regulations, and provide dependable support in a high-volume environment. The role requires strong experience with ADP Workforce Now and the ability to handle payroll processing for employee populations exceeding 500. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and tax withholdings are calculated correctly and delivered on schedule. • Manage payroll activities across multiple states while adhering to varying tax rules, wage requirements, and related compliance standards. • Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, validate, and finalize payroll data with a high level of accuracy. • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, including issues related to time records, earnings, benefits, and employee adjustments. • Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in an organized manner to support audits, reporting, and internal controls. • Partner with HR, finance, and other stakeholders to address payroll questions, process updates, and employee-related changes that affect pay. • Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of payroll outputs and balances.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Sr Manager of Human Resources (HR)

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
Our client, a growing private holding company, is looking for an experienced Human Resources Leader to oversee people operations. The role is the main HR professional for the company, reporting into the COO. This position combines HR leadership with hands-on support across Talent Acquisition, Hiring, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Compliance, and Rewards Programs. The ideal candidate brings strong business partnership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective HR practices that support both employees and leadership. The organization is an active and diverse organization with varying levels of professionals. The role will certainly offer great variety in the core HR functions. Payroll and benefits fall outside of this role, being owned by Finance. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including partnering with hiring managers, sourcing candidates, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring decisions</li><li>Manage onboarding processes to ensure a strong new hire experience</li><li>Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention, recognition, development, and organizational design initiatives</li><li>Serve as a trusted resource on HR policies, employee relations matters, leaves of absence, compensation, and performance management</li><li>Coach a diverse set of managers on employee development, career pathing, team effectiveness, and workplace concerns</li><li>Oversee performance review processes and talent management systems</li><li>Conduct exit interviews, monitor turnover trends, and recommend retention strategies</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders on benefits administration, renewals, and open enrollment communication. Of note: Payroll and Benefits is house within Finance formally.</li><li>Maintain and update employee policies, procedures, and records to support compliance with employment laws and company standards</li><li>Oversee HR systems and ensure the integrity of employee data and reporting</li><li>Partner with external consultants and legal counsel on complex employee relations or compliance matters as needed</li></ul>
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

HR Director

Wellesley, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced HR Director to lead the people function for a mission-driven long-term care organization in Wellesley Massachusetts. This onsite leadership role supports a 24/7 environment and partners closely with senior leadership to guide workforce strategy, employee engagement, and day-to-day HR operations. The position is ideal for someone who combines strategic insight with a hands-on approach to compliance, payroll oversight, and employee support. Responsibilities:• Direct the full scope of human resources activities, ensuring effective support for employees and leaders across a continuously operating care environment.• Partner with executive leadership to shape organizational decisions, provide workforce guidance, and align HR priorities with business and care goals.• Oversee core HR administration, including employee relations, benefits coordination, policy application, and personnel processes.• Manage payroll-related oversight and collaborate with the appropriate team members to help maintain accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.• Lead HR practices that support staffing, retention, performance management, and a positive workplace culture for approximately 100 to 110 employees.• Ensure adherence to employment laws, internal standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to healthcare and long-term care operations.• Provide flexible leadership support when needed outside standard daytime hours to stay connected with second- and third-shift operations.• Evaluate and improve HR procedures and systems to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and service delivery across the organization. **For immediate consideration call me asap! 508-205-2127 Eric Lebow **
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Property Administrative Assistant

Somerville, MA
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Temporary / Contract
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Property Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations for a residential property team. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can balance multiple priorities, maintain a welcoming office presence, and deliver attentive service to residents, visitors, and internal stakeholders. The role combines front-desk coordination, administrative organization, and basic property accounting support to help keep the site running efficiently. Responsibilities: • Welcome residents, prospective tenants, vendors, and visitors to the management office while providing courteous and helpful assistance. • Manage incoming phone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate team members, ensuring timely and accurate communication. • Process and distribute incoming mail, prepare outgoing correspondence, and maintain organized administrative records and filing systems. • Support rent collection activities, record payments accurately, and assist with accounts receivable and billing-related tasks. • Provide administrative support for property operations, including scheduling, document preparation, and routine office coordination. • Assist with accounts payable functions by organizing invoices, tracking documentation, and helping maintain accurate financial records. • Update and maintain resident, vendor, and property information within CRM, management, and accounting software platforms. • Contribute to budget tracking and other general accounting support activities as needed by the property management team.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Business Office Associate - Payroll (Part-time))

Natick, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
31250 - 43200 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Business Office Associate - Payroll (Part-time) to support payroll operations and related business office functions in Natick, Massachusetts. This part-time role works closely with human resources and finance to ensure employees are paid accurately, records are maintained properly, and reporting deadlines are met. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to balance recurring tasks with changing priorities. For immediate consideration please call Thiago de Matos (508) 213.1192 Responsibilities:• Manage weekly and monthly payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 250 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.• Review, calculate, and enter payroll-related data while maintaining current and accurate employee payroll records.• Partner with the Human Resource Manager to organize and update employee files and employment documentation.• Support the reconciliation of payroll and benefits activity against general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities by preparing payroll-related information and resolving discrepancies.• Provide responsive, thorough service regarding payroll and business office inquiries.• Contribute to additional human resources, payroll, or accounting tasks as needed to support department operations.• Help with benefits-related administration and other general ledger duties when business needs require broader support.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Senior Human Resources Manager

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Human Resources Manager to lead key people initiatives. This permanent, on-site role supports the organization through strategic recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, and policy leadership. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to balance day-to-day HR operations with long-term organizational goals. Responsibilities: • Lead full-cycle hiring efforts by identifying talent, evaluating applicants, coordinating interviews, and ensuring a smooth and thoughtful candidate journey. • Maintain recruiting data, talent pipelines, organizational charts, and role documentation to support current openings and future workforce planning. • Create and oversee onboarding practices that help new employees transition successfully and build early engagement with the organization. • Partner with leaders to strengthen retention, recognition, employee development, and team effectiveness across departments. • Advise managers and employees on HR policies, workplace concerns, leave matters, compensation topics, and performance-related conversations. • Direct employee engagement activities such as surveys, feedback sessions, and team-building programs to improve the overall work environment. • Administer performance review processes, support career development efforts, and analyze exit feedback to identify turnover patterns and improvement opportunities. • Work closely with finance partners to manage benefit programs, support renewals, and communicate enrollment information clearly to employees. • Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with applicable employment regulations. • Safeguard confidential personnel records and oversee HR systems and tools that support payroll, benefits, and employee data management.
2026-06-28T00:00:00Z

Chief Human Resources Officer

Canton, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Chief Human Resources Officer to lead the people strategy for a nonprofit special education organization. This newly established executive role will guide both long-term workforce planning and day-to-day HR operations for a large, multi-site employee population. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, operational depth, and a practical leadership style that supports compliance, employee well-being, and organizational effectiveness. Responsibilities: • Shape and lead the overall human resources strategy to support organizational goals, workforce stability, and high-quality employee performance. • Oversee core HR functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits, leave administration, and workers’ compensation programs. • Partner with executive leadership to align staffing plans, succession efforts, and talent initiatives with operational and mission-driven priorities. • Direct HR operations across a large, multi-location employee base while ensuring consistent policy application and service delivery. • Maintain compliance with employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal standards through proactive oversight and process management. • Provide senior-level guidance on complex employee matters, organizational change, and risk-sensitive personnel decisions. • Evaluate and strengthen recruiting strategies to attract talent with relevant experience in a competitive hiring environment. • Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and employee development through effective leadership and coaching of the HR function.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z