We are looking for an Associate Consultant to join our team in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, you will contribute to addressing critical challenges within public education systems by supporting leaders with actionable insights and solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful impact through research, analysis, and strategic implementation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Gather and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data to support decision-making processes and strategy development.<br>• Develop insights based on research and analysis, creating clear and actionable recommendations.<br>• Prepare detailed and well-organized materials, presentations, and reports to effectively communicate findings and proposals.<br>• Assist senior team members in implementing strategies designed to improve educational outcomes.<br>• Conduct thorough research to design resources and tools that enhance systems within school districts.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to support the development and execution of programs and initiatives.<br>• Facilitate streamlined communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success.<br>• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring goals are met efficiently and effectively.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Consultant to join our team in Andover, Massachusetts. This long-term contract position offers an opportunity to support key payroll functions while ensuring the accuracy and compliance of employee compensation processes. The role will involve both in-office and remote work, with a part-time schedule from Monday to Wednesday.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the accurate processing of payroll for approximately 800-1,000 employees, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with state and federal regulations.</p><p>• Review and validate employee timecards to ensure no missed punches or errors by hourly staff.</p><p>• Audit special payouts such as commissions, sign-on bonuses, and other one-off payments to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Utilize payroll systems, such as Paylocity, to maintain payroll data, generate reports, and identify opportunities for system improvements.</p><p>• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and benefits in a meticulous and efficient manner.</p><p>• Ensure all adjustments to salaries, bonuses, and benefits are accurately reflected in payroll records.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to support payroll-related reporting and compliance.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll data at all times.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Systems Consultant to join our team on a contract basis in Watertown, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for professionals with expertise in payroll system implementation and union payroll processes. You will play a key part in optimizing payroll operations and ensuring seamless system integrations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the implementation of payroll systems, focusing on transitioning to Viewpoint Spectrum.<br>• Configure union payroll settings, including wage codes and pay rates, to align with organizational requirements.<br>• Conduct thorough data cleanup and migration from legacy systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline manual payroll processes and improve efficiency.<br>• Perform test payroll runs in the new system to validate data and functionality.<br>• Provide consulting expertise to address challenges related to union contracts and payroll compliance.<br>• Work closely with project teams to manage database migrations and system conversions.<br>• Ensure successful deployment of payroll systems by cross-referencing historical data with new system outputs.<br>• Offer guidance and training to staff on new payroll functionalities and best practices.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our Portfolio Support team in Boston, Massachusetts. This role involves collaborating with deal teams, portfolio company leaders, and consultants to drive operational improvements, enhance value creation, and optimize resources across a diverse portfolio. As an Associate, you will contribute to analyzing performance metrics, streamlining processes, and building scalable systems to support the team's growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with portfolio companies and investment teams to support initiatives in areas such as Responsible Investment and Human Capital.<br>• Conduct analytical projects to align key stakeholders, including portfolio executives, internal teams, and external consultants.<br>• Prepare presentations and materials for strategic meetings, such as annual general meetings or executive summits.<br>• Manage and expand executive networks by coordinating agendas and facilitating knowledge sharing among functional groups.<br>• Track and evaluate portfolio company performance using KPIs, providing actionable insights to enhance decision-making.<br>• Develop and implement improved reporting systems to support executive-level decisions.<br>• Review and refine internal workflows to increase efficiency and scalability, leveraging tools like automation where applicable.<br>• Maintain high-quality data organization within systems such as Salesforce, Power BI, and project management tools.<br>• Support responsible investment reporting by preparing required documentation and reports.<br>• Analyze data trends to create scalable models for ongoing updates and ad hoc requests.
