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12 results for Hr Payroll Manager in Cambridge, MA

HR/Payroll Specialist
  • Amherst, NH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We’re partnering with a client seeking a <strong>Payroll &amp; HR Specialist</strong> to support a team of 50+ employees. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented who enjoys owning payroll while also contributing across key HR functions like onboarding, benefits, and employee support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Payroll:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll accurately and on time, including wages, bonuses, stipends, and time off using ADP.</li><li>Maintain and update employee records (pay rates, tax withholdings, direct deposits, etc.)</li><li>Manage payroll deductions, including taxes and benefits</li><li>Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Partner with leadership to ensure alignment between payroll, timekeeping, and employee data</li></ul><p><strong>HR &amp; Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a go-to resource for employee questions related to payroll and benefits</li><li>Administer benefits programs (medical, dental, 403(b), life, disability, COBRA, etc.)</li><li>Reconcile benefit invoices and ensure accurate deductions</li><li>Support onboarding and general HR administration</li><li>Maintain accurate, confidential employee records</li><li>Ensure compliance with HR-related regulations (FMLA, ACA, HIPAA, ADA, etc.)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Plaistow, NH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate weekly payroll operations for a workforce of more than 300 employees in Plaistow, New Hampshire. This role is well suited to someone with construction industry experience who can manage detailed payroll data, maintain compliance across multiple pay elements, and produce timely reporting for leadership. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with Sage 300 while ensuring payroll records, accruals, and certified reporting are handled with precision.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer end-to-end weekly payroll processing for 300+ employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and adjustments are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review timekeeping records and payroll inputs to verify completeness, resolve discrepancies, and support compliance with applicable federal and state payroll regulations.</p><p>• Maintain employee accrual balances and related payroll records with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Prepare recurring payroll summaries, analysis, and supporting reports for leadership to aid operational and financial review.</p><p>• Produce and submit certified payroll documentation each week for multiple active construction projects.</p><p>• Use Sage 300 and Procore to manage payroll activities, organize supporting data, and maintain reliable records for audit and reporting needs.</p>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Business Partner
  • Boston, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support a healthcare organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on advising leaders and employees across a wide range of HR matters while helping maintain efficient daily operations. The role combines employee relations expertise, compliance oversight, and hands-on support for core HR processes in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise managers and staff on employee relations issues, including performance concerns, corrective action, workplace matters, and policy application.<br>• Support core human resources activities such as onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and employee record updates.<br>• Partner with internal teams and external providers to resolve payroll or benefits questions and address related service issues.<br>• Provide functional assistance for HR technology platforms by troubleshooting problems, serving as backup support, and helping sustain business continuity.<br>• Monitor adherence to employment regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, including wage and hour and leave-related requirements.<br>• Review HR files, transactions, and processes through regular audits to identify errors, strengthen controls, and reduce organizational risk.<br>• Examine employee concerns and workplace complaints, document findings, and recommend practical resolutions.<br>• Contribute to talent operations by assisting with recruitment activity, onboarding documentation, and new employee integration.<br>• Prepare reports and evaluate HR data to identify trends in staffing, payroll, benefits, and employee activity, while supporting informed decision-making.<br>• Lead or support training, process improvement efforts, and special projects, and may provide guidance or oversight to HR team members as needed.
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Quincy, MA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a client based in Quincy, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity is fully remote and offers approximately 5 hours of work per week. The person in this role will help ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule while supporting payroll records, deductions, and compliance activities. This position is well suited to someone with hands-on payroll experience and strong familiarity with ADP payroll systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process recurring payroll accurately and within established deadlines using ADP payroll systems.<br>• Review employee time and pay data for completeness and resolve discrepancies before finalizing payroll.<br>• Maintain up-to-date payroll records, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefit-related changes.<br>• Respond to employee questions related to pay, withholdings, and payroll adjustments in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with HR and finance teams to investigate and correct payroll issues while supporting smooth payroll operations.<br>• Prepare payroll-related reports and supporting documentation for internal review and compliance purposes.<br>• Administer garnishment payments and benefit deductions in accordance with applicable requirements.<br>• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including tax documentation and related filings.
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Woburn, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 40000 - 50000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an HR Generalist to support core people operations for a service-focused organization in Woburn, Massachusetts. This role will help create a positive employee experience by managing day-to-day HR administration, supporting benefit-related activities, and guiding staff through key employment processes. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle employee matters with professionalism and care.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily human resources activities, including maintaining employee records, preparing documentation, and ensuring accurate administration of HR processes.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters by responding to questions, addressing workplace concerns, and supporting fair resolution practices.<br>• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including pre-employment communication, orientation scheduling, and completion of required paperwork.<br>• Administer benefit-related processes such as enrollments, employee updates, and responses to routine questions regarding available programs.<br>• Maintain and update HRIS data to support accurate reporting, personnel tracking, and compliance with internal standards.<br>• Assist managers and employees with HR policies, employment procedures, and general guidance throughout the employee lifecycle.<br>• Support compliance efforts by organizing records, monitoring required documentation, and helping ensure adherence to employment regulations.<br>• Partner with internal teams to improve HR workflows and contribute to special projects that strengthen overall people operations.
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Burlington, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a wide range of people operations in Burlington, Massachusetts. This role will help create a positive employee experience by managing core HR processes, responding to employee needs, and supporting day-to-day administrative activities. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with care.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support employees and managers by addressing workplace concerns, answering policy-related questions, and helping resolve employee relations matters in a timely and detail-oriented manner.<br>• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including pre-employment documentation, orientation scheduling, and communication to ensure a smooth start.<br>• Maintain accurate HR records and manage routine personnel administration, including employee status changes, documentation tracking, and compliance-related files.<br>• Assist with benefits administration by helping employees understand available programs, processing enrollment updates, and coordinating with providers when needed.<br>• Use HRIS tools to enter, update, and audit employee information while helping ensure data accuracy and reporting reliability.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to support HR programs, improve employee communications, and maintain consistent application of company policies.<br>• Prepare standard HR reports, monitor key administrative processes, and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency in daily operations.
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Generalist
  • Lawrence, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to support a wide range of HR functions. This role will be responsible for assisting with employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, compliance, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality. This position includes:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Support day-to-day HR operations and serve as a point of contact for employees and managers</li><li>Administer employee onboarding and offboarding processes</li><li>Assist with recruiting activities, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communications</li><li>Maintain employee records and ensure HRIS data accuracy</li><li>Help administer benefits, leave programs, and policy interpretation</li><li>Provide guidance on employee relations matters and escalate complex issues as needed</li><li>Support performance review cycles, training initiatives, and employee engagement efforts</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies</li><li>Assist with reporting, audits, and HR process improvement projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Compensation and Payroll Specialist
  • Taunton, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Compensation and Payroll Specialist to join our client in Norton 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>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Senior Workday Payroll Analyst
  • Burlington, MA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 79.1635 - 91.663 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Workday Payroll Analyst to support a contract engagement based in Bedford, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can take ownership of key Workday payroll initiatives, contribute to validation efforts, and produce practical end-user documentation that improves adoption. The position will partner with stakeholders to strengthen payroll-related processes, help drive project execution, and support successful delivery within a complex Workday environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead Workday payroll activities by advancing project deliverables, resolving open items, and keeping assigned work on track for timely completion.</p><p>• Support testing efforts by coordinating scenarios, documenting results, identifying defects, and working with partners to address issues efficiently.</p><p>• Create clear job aids, user guides, and training materials that help employees and business teams use Workday payroll processes effectively.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across HR, finance, and ERP teams to align payroll functionality with business needs.</p><p>• Contribute to rollout planning by organizing key activities, tracking readiness, and helping ensure a smooth deployment approach.</p><p>• Provide functional guidance on Workday payroll, integrations, and related system processes to improve accuracy and operational consistency.</p><p>• Analyze payroll workflows and recommend practical enhancements that strengthen process performance and user experience.</p><p>• Assist with Workday-related documentation and knowledge transfer so teams are prepared to support ongoing operations after implementation milestones.</p>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Bilingual Spanish HR Coordinator
  • Everett, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Bilingual Spanish HR Coordinator to support essential people operations for a Contract position based in Everett, Massachusetts. This role focuses on delivering a smooth onboarding experience, maintaining accurate employee records, and helping ensure HR processes meet compliance standards. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple administrative priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate new employee onboarding activities, including scheduling, document collection, and orientation support to create an efficient start-to-employment process.</p><p>• Administer background screening steps and track completion to help ensure staffing requirements are met on time.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee information within the HRIS, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and handled confidentially.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support by preparing paperwork, responding to routine inquiries, and assisting with employee documentation.</p><p>• Monitor compliance-related tasks such as employment forms, policy acknowledgments, and record retention requirements.</p><p>• Partner with managers and internal teams to keep onboarding timelines on schedule and resolve process-related issues promptly.</p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z