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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
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Cambridge, MA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Our client in Cambridge is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This position is ideal for someone with payroll processing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees</li><li>Review and audit timesheets for accuracy and approval</li><li>Process payroll adjustments, bonuses, reimbursements, and deductions</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies</li><li>Assist with new hire, termination, and leave of absence payroll changes</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner</li><li>Generate payroll reports and support month-end activities</li></ul>
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Boston, MA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume payroll function for a growing organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can manage payroll operations across multiple regions, and brings a strong command of payroll systems and compliance practices. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate payroll processing while contributing to broader payroll improvement initiatives. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll for employees across multiple Americas-based payroll groups on a bi-monthly schedule, ensuring timeliness and accuracy. • Administer payroll activities for multi-state and international employee populations while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and company policies. • Support payroll operations for several regional entities with a combined employee population of fewer than 1,000 workers. • Review payroll data, audit calculations, and resolve discrepancies related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and employee records. • Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, improve workflows, and provide dependable day-to-day payroll support. • Contribute to payroll transformation initiatives, including system implementation efforts and transitions between payroll providers. • Work within payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and Workday to manage processing, reporting, and data validation. • Help stabilize payroll operations during a period of team understaffing by providing hands-on support and operational continuity.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce based in Boston, Massachusetts. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing multi-state payroll activities, maintaining employee pay records, and coordinating closely with benefits and accounting teams. The role also requires strong attention to detail, confidence working in payroll platforms and timekeeping systems, and the ability to resolve discrepancies with care and accuracy. Responsibilities: • Process regular payroll cycles with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring employee wages, deductions, and tax withholdings are calculated correctly. • Manage payroll activity across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Review timekeeping records and partner with internal teams to address missing hours, exceptions, and approval issues before payroll is finalized. • Reconcile payroll registers, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, and related reports to confirm completeness and accuracy. • Administer payroll-related updates in systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and Kronos, including employee changes and earnings adjustments. • Support check processing and payroll distribution activities, ensuring payments are issued in accordance with established schedules. • Coordinate with benefits and accounting teams to align payroll data with general ledger entries, deductions, and employee enrollment information. • Assist with retirement and benefits administration tasks, including 401(k) or RRSP-related payroll deductions and related record maintenance.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Fall River, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to support accurate, timely pay administration and dependable benefits coordination for our client in Fall River, Massachusetts. This position works closely with finance and human resources to maintain employee records, uphold compliance standards, and strengthen payroll operations as the organization grows. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience managing payroll and benefits processes across a multi-state workforce. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll for hourly and salaried staff on recurring pay schedules, ensuring wages are processed correctly and delivered on time.• Update and maintain employee payroll records for hires, departures, transfers, compensation changes, deductions, and garnishment activity in coordination with HR.• Review payroll transactions and perform reconciliations related to general ledger activity, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, banking entries, and employer contributions.• Apply federal, state, and local payroll requirements by monitoring tax obligations, wage and hour rules, worker classification standards, unemployment reporting, and court-ordered deductions.• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including tax submissions, W-2 preparation, 1099 processing when needed, annual close tasks, and audit documentation.• Track developments in payroll legislation across applicable jurisdictions and recommend procedural updates to reduce risk and maintain compliance.• Collaborate with HR and finance leaders to refine payroll workflows, document standard procedures, and strengthen internal controls that improve accuracy and scalability.• Assist employees with payroll and benefits questions by providing clear, timely guidance on deductions, enrollments, and related records.• Contribute to benefits administration by helping coordinate enrollments, changes, and ongoing data accuracy between payroll and benefit plans.
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Rockland, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a high-volume, multi-state workforce. This role is well suited to an individual who can balance day-to-day payroll execution with strict compliance requirements tied to prevailing wage and certified payroll obligations. The ideal candidate brings construction industry knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate across finance, HR, and project teams to keep payroll accurate, timely, and fully compliant. Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end administration of weekly payroll for non-union employees working across multiple states, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Calculate and validate earnings and deductions, including standard pay, overtime, prevailing wage adjustments, per diem amounts, garnishments, taxes, and employer benefit contributions. • Maintain payroll records and employee information in payroll platforms, updating status changes such as hires, separations, compensation adjustments, direct deposit details, and tax elections. • Perform detailed payroll audits before final submission and funding, resolving discrepancies to support accurate processing through payroll systems. • Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation for public sector and prevailing wage projects, using internal systems to meet reporting deadlines and contract requirements. • Track changes to wage determinations, fringe benefits, and labor classifications, and apply updates to payroll practices throughout the year. • Partner with project leadership, accounting personnel, and field teams to investigate and resolve payroll questions, labor compliance matters, and reporting issues. • Reconcile payroll-related ledger activity and benefit reporting, and generate payroll analysis for leadership, finance, and external agencies as needed. • Oversee payroll tax compliance by supporting timely filings and adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Specialist

Winchester, MA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Specialist or Accountant to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of more than 400 employees in Burlington, Massachusetts. This Contract to hire position combines hands-on payroll execution with accounting support, including bonus and equity-related payments, payroll reporting, and close activities. The role is primarily onsite with limited flexibility for occasional remote work, making it ideal for someone who can manage detailed payroll processes while partnering closely with finance. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state employee population of 400+ team members, ensuring precision and adherence to established deadlines.• Manage payroll transactions related to incentive compensation, including bonuses and equity-based payments, with careful attention to applicable deductions and reporting requirements.• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries to maintain accurate financial records and support monthly accounting activities.• Complete reconciliations for payroll accounts each month, researching variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Partner with finance and internal stakeholders to provide payroll data and documentation needed for month-end close and ongoing reporting.• Maintain payroll records within systems such as ADP Workforce Now or UKG Pro and help ensure data integrity across payroll inputs and outputs.• Review payroll calculations, tax withholdings, and related adjustments to support compliance with domestic and multi-state payroll requirements.• Support a primarily onsite payroll function in Burlington, Massachusetts, while contributing to process continuity with occasional hybrid flexibility as needed.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Boston, MA
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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. Responsibilities: • Administer full-cycle U.S. payroll for employees, ensuring wages, withholdings, benefit deductions, and final net pay are processed correctly and on schedule. • Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including compensation, benefits, employer taxes, and recurring month-end accruals. • Reconcile payroll balance sheet and expense accounts to confirm financial records align with payroll activity and supporting documentation. • Perform quarterly and annual wage and tax reconciliations, identifying variances and resolving issues before required filings and reporting deadlines. • Investigate discrepancies involving taxes, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and paid time off, and take corrective action as needed. • Monitor and validate payroll data exchanged between payroll platforms to maintain accurate employee records and payroll results. • Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits teams to address compensation changes, payroll questions, and employee support needs. • Assist with year-end payroll activities, including reviewing and validating W-2 information and supporting payroll compliance requirements.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Boxborough, MA
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Temporary / Contract
21.375 - 24.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a growing organization. This is a contract position offering part-time hours of approximately 20 to 25 per week, ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities accurately and efficiently. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll administration, including employee pay processing, deductions, and record maintenance using QuickBooks Online. Responsibilities: • Administer complete payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation. • Review payroll data for hours, earnings, taxes, and deductions before each pay cycle is finalized. • Manage wage garnishments and other withholdings in accordance with applicable requirements and deadlines. • Maintain organized payroll records and update employee information to support accurate reporting and compliance. • Use QuickBooks Online to enter, process, and reconcile payroll transactions. • Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and help resolve discrepancies effectively. • Assist with payroll adjustments, corrections, and other follow-up actions as needed to maintain accuracy.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Analyst

Providence, RI
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Temporary / Contract
57.095 - 66.11 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Analyst to support a Contract assignment based in Providence, Rhode Island. This role will partner closely with payroll operations and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen Workday payroll processes, improve controls, and enhance reporting visibility. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in large-scale payroll environments and can translate operational needs into reliable system solutions, testing strategies, and measurable process improvements. Responsibilities: • Partner with payroll operations leaders to shape the Workday payroll governance approach, prioritize system enhancements, and establish quality measures that track accuracy and performance. • Configure and validate payroll elements such as earnings, deductions, eligibility criteria, retroactivity handling, and off-cycle processing rules while maintaining organized system records. • Oversee the functional direction of payroll-related interfaces, monitor inbound and outbound data flows, and coordinate resolution efforts when integration issues affect downstream teams. • Build and maintain reports, calculated fields, and dashboards that highlight exceptions, retro activity, settlements, and other key payroll indicators while supporting data accuracy and audit readiness. • Lead payroll and absence release activities in Workday by coordinating testing, managing regression coverage, and recommending feature adoption based on business value. • Work with treasury and related stakeholders to support settlement controls, approval routing, bank file oversight, and investigation of reconciliation discrepancies. • Strengthen compliance practices by reinforcing source-level issue correction, supporting segregation of duties, conducting periodic access reviews, and preserving documentation for audits. • Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll system issues, driving root-cause analysis and partnering with technical and operational teams to implement lasting fixes. • Maintain process documentation, operating procedures, validation artifacts, and configuration inventories while guiding payroll users on updated controls and best practices. • Translate business requirements into practical system designs, support structured project delivery, and create validated templates for high-volume data updates with successful posting outcomes.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Roxbury, MA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Part Time Accounts Payable Specialist to support a nonprofit financial organization on a Long-term Contract basis in Boston, Massachusetts. This part-time opportunity is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can independently manage daily payables activity, maintain accuracy across invoice workflows, and work effectively in a fully remote environment aligned with East Coast business hours. The role focuses on ensuring timely payment processing, resolving invoice issues, and providing dependable accounts payable support to the finance team. Responsibilities:• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, from invoice intake through payment release, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.• Review and code approximately 15 to 20 invoices each day, ensuring expenses are recorded to the correct accounts.• Investigate invoice discrepancies by coordinating with internal stakeholders to obtain approvals, clarify details, and resolve outstanding issues.• Prepare and process vendor payments using methods such as ACH and check runs in accordance with established schedules.• Maintain organized payable records within NetSuite and support consistent documentation for audit readiness and internal controls.• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow through on open items to help keep payment activity current and compliant.• Partner with the controller and finance team to provide steady accounts payable coverage and continuity for day-to-day operations.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Newport, RI
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice and vendor administration for our Newport, Rhode Island client. This role is ideal for a candidate with a bachelor's degree in accounting, as well as 1+ years of accounting experience, or accounting internships. Responsibilities:• Review incoming expense invoices for completeness, accuracy, and timely processing.• Investigate invoice exceptions and reconcile discrepancies that prevent items from moving through the payment workflow.• Enter invoices manually when needed and ensure transactions are routed correctly for approval.• Create and maintain vendor records, including setting up new suppliers and updating supporting documentation.• Manage accounts payable reports, tracking files, and departmental records to keep information current and accessible.• Support the AP Manager with daily priorities, special requests, and administrative follow-up as needed.• Coordinate overnight package preparation and processing related to accounts payable operations.• Contribute to monthly close activities by organizing records and preparing account analysis when requested.• Verify that invoices are assigned to the correct general ledger expense categories and reflect accurate inventory updates.• Provide onsite administrative support in the Newport, Rhode Island office, including document filing and copying.
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Hingham, MA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to provide dependable financial and administrative support for a growing medical device organization in Hingham, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate records, coordinating documentation with internal teams and outside partners, and helping keep accounting workflows organized and on schedule. The role is well suited for someone who is highly detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and experienced in day-to-day bookkeeping support within a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Support accounts payable activities by gathering, reviewing, and organizing invoices, receipts, and related financial documents for timely processing. • Enter and maintain invoice, purchase order, and payment information in designated systems while ensuring records remain accurate and complete. • Assist with customer invoicing and related billing tasks to help maintain efficient revenue and payment workflows. • Examine travel and expense submissions, confirm that receipts and backup documentation are complete, and resolve missing information with employees as needed. • Collect and track corporate card receipts and follow up with team members or vendors to secure outstanding documentation. • Maintain orderly digital and hard-copy accounting files so financial records are easy to access for reporting, reconciliation, and audit support. • Prepare supporting documentation for account reconciliations and provide requested materials to the appropriate accounting contacts. • Contribute to audit readiness by assembling records, monitoring document status, and helping ensure payable submissions are completed on time. • Identify practical ways to improve bookkeeping coordination and administrative efficiency while following company policies and procedures.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

North Kingstown, RI
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Permanent / Full Time
68000 - 72000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support our client in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. This position focuses on maintaining accurate billing, payment processing, and purchasing records while helping ensure financial transactions are completed in a timely and compliant manner. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when resolving discrepancies, and experience working across both payables and receivables functions. Responsibilities:• Generate and issue invoices for multiple revenue streams, ensuring billing records are complete and submitted accurately.• Reconcile account activity by comparing statements, transactions, and supporting documentation to confirm accuracy.• Research payment or account issues and take appropriate corrective action, including processing adjustments or coordinating payment holds when needed.• Examine purchase requests for correctness, required details, and authorization before creating purchase orders for vendors.• Prepare and distribute purchase orders in alignment with procurement and accounting procedures.• Review vendor billing documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding prior to payment processing.• Set up and process disbursements through approved payment methods such as checks, wires, or electronic payment platforms.• Maintain organized financial records and enter accounting data accurately to support reporting and audit readiness.
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Administrator

Worcester, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 59000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Administrator to support day-to-day receivables operations in Shrewsbury Massachusetts. This position focuses on applying payments accurately, reviewing customer balances, and helping maintain healthy account status across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Review daily banking activity and record incoming transactions accurately in financial records.• Apply customer payments received through wire transfers, checks, credit cards, and other remittance channels.• Prepare and process recurring manual deposits while ensuring entries are posted correctly in the accounting system.• Examine account status to support credit decisions and help determine whether pending customer orders can be released.• Reconcile customer balances by researching discrepancies and resolving account variances in a timely manner.• Issue account credits when appropriate and maintain accurate supporting documentation for adjustments.• Gather trade references and obtain external credit information to assist with customer evaluations.• Use credit reporting resources, including Dun & Bradstreet and related tools, to support account review activities.• Assist with additional accounts receivable and credit-related tasks as business needs require. **For immediate consideration, Please call me directly 508-205-2127** Eric Lebow*
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Billing and Accounting Specialist

Attleboro, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing and Accounting Specialist to support invoicing, reporting, and account maintenance activities in Attleboro, Massachusetts. This position plays an important role in ensuring billing accuracy, coordinating with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, and providing timely financial information to management. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with billing systems, reviewing sales and inventory data, and handling a range of accounting support tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Generate customer invoices by verifying billing details against supporting documentation from multiple facilities before processing. • Distribute completed invoices to customers in a timely manner and maintain accurate billing records. • Update and manage customer account information to ensure master data remains current and reliable. • Partner with internal departments to investigate and resolve invoice variances, missing information, and related billing issues. • Prepare recurring sales summaries and shipment analyses for weekly and monthly reporting needs. • Review sales and inventory-related records to confirm invoice accuracy and identify any inconsistencies. • Produce daily sales reporting for management and operations teams to support ongoing business visibility. • Examine tooling-related accounts and issue customer billings when charges apply. • Provide documentation and support for audit inquiries and contribute to special assignments requested by management.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Practitioner

Providence, RI
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Practitioner to support high-volume payment operations in Providence, Rhode Island. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling invoice review, payment processing, and records research in a structured accounting environment. The role works closely with senior accounting staff and internal business partners to help ensure timely, accurate handling of corporate payables. Responsibilities: • Review and scan incoming accounts payable documents, ensuring invoices and supporting records are ready for processing. • Process invoices, vouchers, and payment transactions while applying appropriate account coding and required documentation. • Examine invoice details in Kofax, validate key data for corporate invoices, and direct items to the appropriate teams for action. • Research invoice information and file records to resolve routing questions, clarify descriptions, and support accurate processing. • Prepare simple summaries and reporting related to processed documents, including daily and weekly pay select activity. • Create and manage pay select lists for corporate payments and support the preparation of weekly payment selection reports. • Handle payment execution through paper checks and electronic methods, including ACH-related files and Paymode transactions. • Set up employee reimbursement accounts in Red Carpet and respond to special payment handling requests as needed. • Communicate regularly with divisional practitioners and project accountants regarding payment status, documentation, and processing questions. • Assist senior accounting personnel with day-to-day accounts payable tasks and provide proof of electronic payments when requested.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Leave of Absence Administrator

Attleboro, MA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Leave of Absence Administrator to support leave management activities for a contract position based in Attleboro, Massachusetts. This role is well suited for an HR specialist with strong attention to detail who can handle sensitive information carefully, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with employees and internal partners. The ideal candidate will coordinate leave-related documentation, verify details across multiple systems, and help ensure each case moves forward in a timely and compliant manner. Responsibilities: • Process leave-related information by entering case details into designated systems and confirming that records remain complete and up to date. • Examine medical leave and absence documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with established requirements before advancing cases. • Support administration of leave programs by working within leave management platforms, including My Leave and LeaveSource by CUCERA, to monitor status and follow required steps. • Review approvals and related information within the Massachusetts paid leave site to verify that documentation and employee data are accurate. • Prepare, copy, scan, and organize incoming documents so records are accessible and properly maintained for each leave case. • Navigate multiple software applications efficiently to track activity, update information, and maintain organized case files. • Communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders to help resolve questions, clarify missing information, and support a positive service experience. • Assist with day-to-day leave administration tasks across programs such as family and medical leave while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z