Payroll Coordinator

Our client in Boston, MA is seeking a payroll coordinator to join their team. In this role, you will consolidate changes and prepare everything necessary for bi-weekly payroll processing.

Job Details:

• Full-time: M-F
• Direct-Hire
• Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
• Boston, MA

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the collection of payroll data for each pay period and reconcile it with the master payroll report.
• Input various HR transactions into the UKG system, including new hires, salary adjustments, additional benefit deductions, terminations, etc.
• Coordinate with the Benefits Team to monitor employee hires and terminations, ensuring prompt payroll updates, and work with Office Managers as needed.
• Review and modify pay data for leaves of absence, including changes in hours, pay, and benefits.
• Prepare import files for transactions such as taxable benefits, bonuses, paid time off, and salary increases.
• Track remote work agreements for taxable fringe benefit locations.
• Reconcile hours for non-exempt and hourly employees for bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Assist with employee payroll inquiries.
• Maintain payroll documentation files.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years of payroll experience, preferably within a professional services firm.
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with UKG, Workday, or similar payroll systems is advantageous.
• An inclusive, growth-oriented mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively across differences.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restrictions, both currently and in the future, as permitted by applicable law.