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Payroll Specialist

Newport, RI
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations for our client in Newport, Rhode Island. This position plays a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining accurate records and supporting regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, careful attention to detail, and hands-on experience working with ADP Workforce Now. Responsibilities:• Manage the complete weekly payroll cycle, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and within established deadlines.• Examine timesheets, attendance details, and payroll entries to verify accuracy before finalizing each payroll run.• Compute employee compensation elements such as regular earnings, overtime, shift premiums, incentive pay, and other variable payments.• Apply required withholdings and deductions, including taxes, benefit contributions, and garnishment orders, with a high degree of accuracy.• Maintain organized payroll records and confirm that all payroll activity is properly approved, supported, and recorded.• Uphold compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour requirements across multiple jurisdictions.• Complete payroll tax-related activities, including filings, remittances, and related reconciliations in line with applicable deadlines.• Assist with year-end payroll tasks such as wage statement preparation, account balancing, and issue resolution.• Produce payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit support materials for Human Resources, Finance, and external reviewers
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

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 and Benefits Specialist

Fall River, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to support accurate, timely payroll operations and dependable benefits administration for a well-respected manufacturing client. This permanent role works closely with finance and human resources to maintain employee pay data, uphold regulatory compliance, and deliver a high standard of service across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience managing payroll processes in a multi-state environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across multiple pay schedules, ensuring each payroll is completed accurately and on time.• Maintain employee payroll records by updating hires, separations, transfers, compensation adjustments, deductions, and other status changes in coordination with HR.• Review payroll results through audits and reconciliations, including earnings, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, garnishments, banking activity, and related general ledger entries.• Help manage benefits administration tasks by coordinating deductions, supporting employee inquiries, and ensuring payroll and benefits data remain aligned.• Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations to daily operations, including wage and hour rules, employee classification, unemployment requirements, and wage attachments.• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities such as tax submissions, W-2 preparation, applicable 1099 processing, audits, and required regulatory reporting.• Track payroll law updates across relevant jurisdictions, assess operational impact, and recommend procedural adjustments to maintain compliance.• Collaborate with HR and finance leadership to strengthen payroll procedures, documentation, internal controls, and scalable workflows, including support for added site locations and system-related process updates.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Cambridge, MA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a growing organization. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity with a hybrid schedule, requiring onsite presence two days per week. The person in this role will oversee end-to-end payroll activities, partner with HR and Finance, and help ensure employees are paid correctly and on time across multiple pay cycles. **You must have ADP and Payroll experience to apply.** Responsibilities:• Manage full-cycle payroll administration for weekly and semi-monthly employee payroll runs, while coordinating monthly payments for international teams as needed.• Review and update payroll data related to hires, departures, salary adjustments, benefit deductions, commissions, bonuses, and other earnings changes.• Audit timekeeping and payroll inputs before final submission to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Ensure payroll practices align with federal, state, and local requirements, and assist with tax filings through external partners when applicable.• Prepare supporting documentation for quarter-end and year-end reporting, including W-2s, 1099s, and audit-related requests.• Maintain and administer payroll systems such as Dayforce and other connected platforms, including coordination with accounting tools and related integrations.• Partner with Finance on payroll account mapping, reconciliations, and entries tied to monthly close activities.• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, tax withholding, deductions, and payroll policies with clear communication.• Work closely with HR to reflect benefit updates, leave programs, and employee status changes accurately within payroll processing.• Recommend and implement workflow enhancements that improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

5 results for Certified Payroll Professional in Pawtucket, RI