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Payroll Specialist

Worcester, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 57000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-site workforce in the WORCESTER, Massachusetts area. This position plays an important role in maintaining payroll records, reviewing time data, and producing reports that help the organization stay organized and compliant. The ideal candidate brings prior payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive employee information with professionalism. Responsibilities:• Maintain and update employee payroll information within the company’s payroll system to ensure records remain complete and accurate.• Review and validate employee time entries through the NetSuite portal before each payroll cycle is finalized.• Execute bi-weekly payroll processing using NetSuite and Oracle tools while meeting established deadlines.• Prepare tailored payroll and workforce reports based on operational and business reporting needs.• Monitor payroll-related tracking activities and compile supporting documentation for internal review and reporting purposes.• Provide administrative support to the HR function and assist with additional payroll-related tasks as needed. For immediate consideration please call me directly! 508-205-2127 Eric Lebow
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Waltham, MA
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Temporary / Contract
51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a Contract position based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role will guide accurate and compliant payroll delivery across a diverse employee population while strengthening processes, systems, and team capability. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep multi-state payroll expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners. Responsibilities:• Direct full-cycle payroll administration across multiple states for hourly, salaried, union, and non-union• Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll staff while building team versatility through training and shared knowledge.• Safeguard payroll accuracy by enforcing tax requirements, wage and hour regulations, collective bargaining obligations, and internal standards.• Oversee payroll tax activities, including filings, account reconciliations, year-end processing, and required government reporting.• Maintain strong payroll controls, organized documentation, and readiness for internal and external audit reviews.• Work closely with Finance to resolve General Ledger items, investigate variances, and support month-end and period-end close activities.• Administer payroll platforms, HRIS and timekeeping integrations, vendor relationships, and system enhancement efforts, including automation and implementation support.• Partner with cross functional teams to address payroll impacts, improve service delivery, and resolve employee issues.• Track payroll performance, identify process improvement opportunities, and implement operational changes that increase efficiency and accuracy.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

Cambridge, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support accurate and compliant payroll operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role combines day-to-day payroll execution with analytical work, including reviewing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and responding to employee questions. The position also plays a key part in optimizing Workday payroll processes, developing reporting solutions, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls and improve overall efficiency. Responsibilities: • Process payroll activities with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established policies and regulatory requirements. • Review payroll records through audits and reconciliations, identify variances, and resolve issues before final processing. • Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll reports to support decision-making, compliance monitoring, and operational visibility. • Serve as a resource for employee payroll-related questions, researching concerns and providing clear resolutions. • Manage and support Workday payroll functions, including configuration updates, calculated fields, troubleshooting, and system maintenance. • Collaborate with Finance, IT, Financial Aid, and other internal teams to streamline payroll workflows and strengthen internal controls. • Assist with testing and implementing payroll system enhancements to improve functionality and user experience. • Monitor payroll practices for compliance with applicable labor regulations and federal and state tax requirements.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Warwick, RI
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a diverse employee population in Warwick, Rhode Island. This role supports weekly payroll processing, union-related reporting, and timekeeping administration while maintaining compliance with wage, benefit, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with full-cycle payroll, certified payroll, and multi-state environments, along with a detail-oriented approach to audit readiness and records management. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly payroll for union, exempt, and non-exempt employees, ensuring pay is processed correctly and delivered on schedule. • Review timesheets, labor classifications, and cost distributions to confirm payroll data is complete, accurate, and aligned with project requirements. • Prepare certified payroll records and maintain supporting documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and contract obligations. • Complete union reporting, benefit remittances, and related submissions within required deadlines to support ongoing compliance. • Maintain paid time off balances and oversee time and attendance records to improve accuracy in leave tracking and payroll inputs. • Partner with internal teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, answer employee questions, and address issues affecting pay calculations. • Provide organized payroll documentation for audits involving payroll practices, workers’ compensation, and fringe benefit reporting. • Process payroll for a large weekly employee group using payroll and timekeeping systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Enterprise E Time. • Support payroll activities across multiple states while applying relevant wage, tax, and reporting requirements.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Waltham, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-state employee population in Waltham, Massachusetts. This position plays an important role in managing end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and helping ensure employees are paid correctly each cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing experience, attention to detail, and confidence working with ADP Workforce Now in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage complete payroll processing from initial data review through final submission for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees. • Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying current wage, tax, and compliance requirements accurately. • Review payroll data for earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related inputs to resolve discrepancies before each pay cycle is finalized. • Maintain employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now and ensure updates are entered correctly and on schedule. • Investigate and address payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders in a thorough and timely manner. • Reconcile payroll reports and supporting records to confirm accuracy and support audit readiness. • Partner with relevant teams to coordinate payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and benefit deductions. • Support payroll-related process improvements or system-related changes when needed while preserving accuracy and continuity of service.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a detail-focused services organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is centered on delivering precise, timely payroll for designated employee populations while maintaining adherence to federal, state, and local requirements. The position also plays an important part in strengthening payroll workflows, resolving discrepancies, and supporting a positive employee experience for a U.S.-based workforce. Responsibilities: • Process semi-monthly payroll for assigned employee groups with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines. • Manage end-to-end payroll activities, including reviewing earnings, deductions, taxes, and other pay-related data before final submission. • Maintain payroll records and ensure all transactions align with applicable wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies. • Support a multi-state employee population by validating jurisdictional payroll requirements and addressing compliance-related issues as they arise. • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and exceptions in a timely and thorough manner. • Use ADP Workforce Now to administer payroll transactions, update employee information, and generate reporting as needed. • Partner with internal stakeholders such as HR, Finance, and benefits teams to ensure payroll changes are captured accurately and efficiently. • Identify opportunities to improve payroll procedures, strengthen controls, and enhance overall process reliability for approximately 1,000 U.S. employees.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll & Benefits Administration Specialist

Cambridge, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
61800 - 92700 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Administration Specialist to support payroll, benefits, and compensation activities for a banking organization in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This fully on-site role is ideal for someone who excels in a deadline-driven environment and can balance accuracy, confidentiality, and responsive employee support. The position plays an important part in maintaining compliant payroll processes, administering benefit programs, and helping ensure compensation records and reporting remain current and reliable. Responsibilities: • Review weekly payroll data for completeness and accuracy, process payroll when needed, and investigate discrepancies while keeping leadership informed of significant issues. • Oversee payroll compliance activities, including periodic time and attendance reviews, and recommend process enhancements that improve accuracy and controls. • Coordinate the preparation and filing of federal and state payroll tax reporting and work with external payroll providers to resolve tax-related issues. • Support compensation administration by updating salary structures, maintaining position documentation, and assisting with scheduled compensation adjustments. • Help manage the performance review cycle by validating appraisal materials, distributing documents, and monitoring completion progress. • Administer employee benefit programs by maintaining records, processing enrollments and terminations, answering employee questions, and assisting with open enrollment activities. • Prepare, validate, and update recurring payroll and benefits reports, including ad hoc reporting requests and multi-site reporting needs. • Maintain payroll system data through regular audits, support year-end payroll activities such as deduction updates and employee communications, and verify W-2 accuracy before final processing. • Review benefit and department invoices for accuracy, submit payments in accordance with established procedures, and reconcile benefit-related charges with accounting on a regular basis.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

7 results for Certified Payroll Professional in Pawtucket, RI