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14 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in Cambridge, MA

Human Resources (HR) Assistant
  • Dorchester, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support daily HR operations in Boston, Massachusetts. This Contract position will play an important role in keeping administrative processes organized, assisting employees and applicants with routine questions, and helping the department run efficiently. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records, and providing responsive administrative support across HR activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Track and replenish office and departmental materials by maintaining organized supply records, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating purchases as needed.<br>• Manage requests for staff business cards and ensure orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner.<br>• Address general questions from candidates about hiring procedures and application progress, escalating more complex matters to senior HR team members when appropriate.<br>• Process employment verification requests for current and former employees by reviewing documentation, gathering necessary details, and preparing verification correspondence.<br>• Coordinate calendars and arrange meetings for managers and senior staff, including reserving rooms, confirming attendee availability, and securing any required equipment or support.<br>• Provide scheduling assistance to the employee relations team when additional administrative support is needed.<br>• Support the Business and Operations Manager with a variety of administrative duties, including organizing training or seminar logistics, preparing mailings, and assisting with special projects.<br>• Carry out other HR and administrative tasks as assigned to support departmental goals and day-to-day operations.
  • 2026-06-18T00:00:00Z
HR Admin
  • Boston, MA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented HR Admin to support core human resources operations for a Contract position based in Boston, Massachusetts. This role will help create a smooth employee experience by coordinating onboarding activities, maintaining accurate HR records, and assisting with employee-related inquiries. The ideal candidate brings strong administrative skills, sound judgment with confidential information, and experience working with HR systems in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities, including follow-up on required screening steps, document collection, and onboarding scheduling.<br>• Maintain and update employee data within HR information systems to ensure records remain accurate, complete, and current.<br>• Respond to routine employee questions and direct more complex concerns to the appropriate HR team members.<br>• Prepare HR documents, track required paperwork, and support compliance with internal policies and employment procedures.<br>• Assist with onboarding logistics to help new employees transition smoothly into the organization.<br>• Support employee relations administration by documenting inquiries, organizing case information, and maintaining confidentiality.<br>• Monitor status updates for recruitment and onboarding tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and outstanding items are resolved promptly.
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Wellesley, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 72000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Job description/Duties: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be responsible for preparing and processing weekly payroll for 2 internal two companies.</p><p>• Prepare and process weekly payroll in efficient, accurate, and prompt manner. Process manual checks when necessary. Distribute and mailing of paycheck information and company attachments as appropriate.</p><p>• Process changes to employee records into payroll and timekeeping systems, including regularly auditing data for accuracy.</p><p>• Run and save weekly payroll reports into network drives by deadlines provided by management, printing reports as requested.</p><p>• Create time off balance reports in the payroll system verifying that balances are correct.</p><p>• Input agency hours into the CMS Payroll Based Journal on a weekly basis.</p><p>• Assist with coordinating and reviewing all quarterly QAPI reports of the business office to allow for timely CFO approval prior to submission deadlines. Prepare employee turnover and K checks, QAPI &amp; quarterly documentation.</p><p>• ·With the assistance of the CFO, maintain the accounting responsibilities of company vehicles including purchasing/retiring of vehicles. Responsible for the coordination with our insurance company, including the filing of accident reports.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation/coordination of other financial reporting and analysis as requested by the CFO, Assistant Controller, management, government agencies and external audit firms.</p><p>• Assist in coordination of year-end audit requirements under the direction of the assistant controller.</p><p>• Assist CFO/Assistant Controller with the development and implementation of information-based technology.</p><p>• Provide professional reception for all guests, visitors, and appointments.</p><p>• Answer all phone calls in a pleasant, professional, courteous , and thoughtful manner.</p><p>• Order office supplies as requested by staff and residents.</p><p>• Sort and distribute incoming mail, packages, gifts, and flowers.</p><p>• Professionally type all reports, correspondences, calendars, and notifications as directed.</p><p>• Maintain Campion&#39;s vehicle registrations and keep auto insurances up to date with vehicle fleet and driver information.</p><p>• Backup support to all business office functions including: accounts payable, and general accounting support as appropriate.</p><p>• Perform additional duties as requested or assigned by the CFO or Executive Assistant to the Superior as requested. 2 internal companies</p>
  • 2026-06-16T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process weekly payroll for a high-volume workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, ensuring accurate pay for both salaried and hourly team members.<br>• Review and validate timecard submissions to confirm completeness and alignment with payroll schedules before each payroll cycle is finalized.<br>• Set up payroll records for newly hired employees and maintain accurate employee data within the payroll system.<br>• Administer wage garnishments and other payroll deductions in accordance with applicable regulations and court orders.<br>• Configure and maintain payroll tax information, including multi-state tax setups, to support compliant employee withholding.<br>• Support onsite payroll processing activities using the company’s internal payroll system and follow established procedures for timely completion.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams when additional payroll-related updates or follow-up actions are needed, while keeping day-to-day payroll tasks on track.<br>• Contribute to special payroll assignments as needed, including added processing responsibilities introduced over time.
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Accountant
  • Boston, MA
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer full-cycle U.S. payroll for employees, ensuring wages, withholdings, benefit deductions, and final net pay are processed correctly and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including compensation, benefits, employer taxes, and recurring month-end accruals.<br>• Reconcile payroll balance sheet and expense accounts to confirm financial records align with payroll activity and supporting documentation.<br>• Perform quarterly and annual wage and tax reconciliations, identifying variances and resolving issues before required filings and reporting deadlines.<br>• Investigate discrepancies involving taxes, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and paid time off, and take corrective action as needed.<br>• Monitor and validate payroll data exchanged between payroll platforms to maintain accurate employee records and payroll results.<br>• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits teams to address compensation changes, payroll questions, and employee support needs.<br>• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including reviewing and validating W-2 information and supporting payroll compliance requirements.
  • 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Southborough, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 48 - 52 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> to lead payroll operations for a growing organization in Southborough, Massachusetts. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while driving process improvements and supporting a high-performing payroll function.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees across multiple pay groups</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Oversee payroll audits, reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processes</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy in payroll systems</li><li>Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and leadership on payroll-related matters</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries in a timely manner</li><li>Identify and implement payroll process improvements and internal controls</li><li>Supervise and mentor payroll staff as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-16T00:00:00Z
Mailroom Assistant
  • Boston, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dependable Mailroom Assistant to support daily mail operations for a services environment in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a Contract position focused on handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining organized distribution processes, and assisting with routine site-based tasks at the campus. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing time-sensitive deliveries and accountable mail.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages to the appropriate departments and recipients each day.<br>• Prepare outgoing correspondence for pickup and shipment, ensuring items are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage accountable mail by tracking deliveries, obtaining signatures when needed, and maintaining clear records.<br>• Support routine mailroom activities, including organizing materials, monitoring supply levels, and keeping the workspace orderly.<br>• Coordinate with delivery carriers such as USPS to help ensure timely movement of mail and parcels.<br>• Assist with basic administrative and operational tasks as needed to support site services at the campus.
  • 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z
HR Director
  • Manchester, NH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Position Overview</p><p>The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all human resources functions within a complex organization. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating HR programs, policies, and initiatives to support organizational objectives, workforce effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</p><p>Operating with a high level of autonomy, the Director partners closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure human capital strategies align with organizational priorities. The position manages a team of HR professionals and serves as a primary advisor on employee relations, labor issues, workforce planning, and organizational development.</p><p>The work is primarily office-based and requires strong relationship‑building skills across internal departments and external partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of the Human Resources function</li><li>Develop, implement, and evaluate HR policies, procedures, and programs to promote efficient operations and equitable employment practices</li><li>Oversee all core HR functions including compensation, benefits, employee relations, investigations, leave administration, training, and talent acquisition</li><li>Prepare and manage the HR operating budget and monitor expenditures</li><li>Partner with department leaders to assess organizational needs and recommend workforce or structural improvements</li><li>Lead labor relations activities, including interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, and participation in negotiations as applicable</li><li>Oversee benefits administration, including coordination with external vendors and evaluation of cost‑containment strategies</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including ADA, EEO, and related requirements</li><li>Provide guidance on classification, compensation, and organizational design initiatives</li><li>Serve as a key spokesperson and advisor on human resources matters</li><li>Lead or support large‑scale HR projects, such as system implementations or organizational studies</li><li>Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership on HR operations and strategic initiatives</li><li>Represent the organization with external partners, regulatory entities, and professional associations as needed</li><li>Perform other related duties in support of organizational objectives</li></ul>
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • Providence, RI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll operations in Providence, Rhode Island. This position plays a key role in reviewing payroll activity, resolving discrepancies, and partnering with internal teams to ensure employees are paid correctly across multiple pay cycles. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, hands-on payroll systems experience, and the ability to manage sensitive information with a high level of professionalism. Additionally, the ideal payroll analyst has experience with multi-state payroll in a union environment. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine payroll submissions, time records, adjustment requests, and special compensation documentation to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper approval before processing.</p><p>• Prepare and review payroll audit reports before and after each run, investigate irregularities, and coordinate corrections to prevent processing errors.</p><p>• Validate payroll entries from manual input and external system interfaces, resolve rejected or unbalanced transactions, and submit corrected data in a timely manner.</p><p>• Partner with managers, supervisors, and timekeeping staff to address pay corrections, retroactive changes, time entry concerns, and payroll outcome questions.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day support for workforce management and time-and-attendance processes, including calculations, reporting, troubleshooting, and result interpretation.</p><p>• Manage payroll inquiries from initial intake through resolution using designated tracking tools, escalating complex matters involving compliance, taxation, union interpretation, or system defects when needed.</p><p>• Process exception payments and check-related transactions such as supplemental payments, reversals, stop payments, reissues, and prior-year tax form requests in accordance with policy.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by maintaining reconciliations, organizing payroll documentation, and assisting with internal and external review requests.</p><p>• Collaborate with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, Retirement, Payroll Tax, and Information Services teams on payroll issues, testing efforts, training support, and process improvements.</p><p>• Maintain payroll procedures, job aids, records, and employee-facing support resources while delivering responsive customer service and safeguarding confidential information.</p>
  • 2026-06-08T00:00:00Z
Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Providence, RI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a growing full-service law firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated support to a busy <strong>litigation </strong>team in Providence, Rhode Island. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured legal setting, manages competing priorities with care, and communicates confidently with colleagues, courts, and clients. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Providence, RI</p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Legal Administrative Assistant (Litigation)</p><p><strong>Schedule: </strong>Hybrid (4 days in, 1 day remote but can be 3 days in, 2 days remote after onboarding)</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> $62,000 - $85,000 (depending on experience) + amazing benefits</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, format, proofread, and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, subpoenas, summonses, and related correspondence.</li><li>Coordinate attorney calendars, appointments, client meetings, court appearances, depositions, hearings, and other case-related events, including all necessary logistics and communications.</li><li>Maintain, organize, store, and retrieve physical and electronic case files, including pleadings, discovery materials, exhibits, evidence, deposition transcripts, and other legal records.</li><li>Manage confidential legal documentation and correspondence in accordance with firm policies and ethical standards.</li><li>Transcribe, edit, and proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting.</li><li>Prepare and electronically file court documents in compliance with applicable court rules, procedures, and filing deadlines.</li><li>Perform document management functions, including filing, scanning, copying, faxing, and maintaining organized records and document databases.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact by answering telephone calls, screening inquiries, taking detailed messages, and directing communications appropriately.</li><li>Monitor case deadlines and provide timely reminders to attorneys and staff regarding court dates, filing requirements, and client matters.</li><li>Assist with administrative projects and provide ongoing support to ensure efficient office operations and timely case management.</li><li>Track, maintain, and update records related to billable time and case activities.</li><li>Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned.</li></ul>
  • 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
  • Fall River, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our client in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This role is essential in ensuring accurate payroll processing and seamless benefits administration for employees across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach and a commitment to compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll cycles, including weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly schedules, for both hourly and salaried employees.</p><p>• Manage employee data updates such as new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, transfers, garnishments, and other HR-related modifications.</p><p>• Maintain and audit payroll records, ensuring accuracy in general ledger entries, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and reconciliations.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z
Compensation and Payroll Specialist
  • Taunton, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our client in Taunton Massachusetts. This role requires someone who excels in managing payroll processes, HR data analysis, and compliance with labor regulations. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll, maintaining HR systems, and contributing to compensation strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collect, verify, and maintain accurate timekeeping records for employees to ensure precise payroll processing.</p><p>• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles, calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, taxes, and deductions.</p><p>• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and management in a timely manner.</p><p>• Compile and analyze HR metrics and data from various sources, including HR systems, payroll outputs, and labor statistics.</p><p>• Conduct market research to benchmark compensation ranges and ensure competitive pay structures for different roles.</p><p>• Perform classification audits to verify proper exemption status for job positions.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws.</p><p>• Conduct annual pay equity audits and provide actionable recommendations based on findings.</p><p>• Maintain and update HR databases, ensuring data integrity and alignment with finance systems.</p><p>• Collaborate with Operations to analyze labor and machine hour variances, driving continuous improvement efforts.</p>
  • 2026-06-23T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director
  • Stoneham, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance, improving processes, and supporting internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in high-volume payroll administration, hands-on knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to guide payroll performance with confidence and precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead complete payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Administer bi-monthly payroll activities from data review through final approval, resolving discrepancies before processing is finalized.<br>• Manage payroll operations across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, validate employee data, run payroll reports, and support ongoing payroll administration.<br>• Review earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related inputs to ensure all payroll calculations are correct and compliant.<br>• Partner with HR, finance, and other internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and support employee needs.<br>• Monitor payroll procedures and recommend improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.<br>• Support payroll-related system or process updates when needed, including adjustments tied to platform or workflow changes.
  • 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • South Waltham, MA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 36.4135 - 42.163 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to support a busy organization in Waltham, Massachusetts through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role is well suited for someone who combines strong recruiting capabilities with broad HR experience in employee engagement and performance support, while building positive relationships across the workforce. The position is primarily remote and focuses on keeping core HR operations running smoothly while contributing to key people initiatives over the course of the engagement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including intake discussions, candidate outreach, interview coordination, and hiring support for open positions.<br>• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to employees and managers, addressing routine questions and helping maintain a positive employee experience.<br>• Lead onboarding activities for new hires to ensure a smooth transition into the organization and alignment with internal practices.<br>• Support employee engagement efforts by helping plan, coordinate, and advance programs that strengthen connection and morale across teams.<br>• Assist managers with performance-related processes by offering administrative and operational support tied to evaluations and employee development conversations.<br>• Maintain accurate employee data and HR records within Paycor and other HR systems, ensuring timely updates and reliable documentation.<br>• Contribute to HR projects as needed, including support related to HR platform implementation activities and other people-focused initiatives.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to balance ongoing recruiting priorities with broader generalist responsibilities throughout the contract period.
  • 2026-06-16T00:00:00Z