Payroll Administrator

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.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
• At least 3 years of payroll processing experience, including direct use of ADP Workforce Now.
• Demonstrated background handling full-cycle payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation, tax withholdings, compliance standards, and accepted payroll practices.
• Ability to manage payroll for employee populations ranging from approximately 101 to 500 or more within a structured business setting.
• Strong accuracy, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability when working with sensitive payroll data.
• Prior payroll experience within a detail-focused services organization is preferred.