Citywide Payroll Systems Lead - Time & Audit Excellence

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boston is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage citywide payroll systems, ensure accuracy, and support complex system questions. You will administer, audit, and monitor payroll data while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to policy.

Responsibilities include overseeing the annual Department Budget setup for all City positions, coordinating pre- and post-payroll processes, resolving exceptions, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-time payroll processing experience or similar transactions.
• Experience with HR/Payroll database software; PeopleSoft is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Set up, administer, audit, and monitor citywide payroll systems and databases.
• Supervise administrative staff and contribute to central payroll procedures and special projects.
• Review payroll audit queries, resolve exceptions, and support annual audits.
• Coordinate time and labor/payroll processes, pre/post-payroll activities, and settlements/back pay.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

PeopleSoft HR/Payroll

Tools

PeopleSoft HR/Payroll/TL v.9.2

Job description

The City of Boston is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage citywide payroll systems, ensure accuracy, and support complex system questions. You will administer, audit, and monitor payroll data while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to policy.

Responsibilities include overseeing the annual Department Budget setup for all City positions, coordinating pre- and post-payroll processes, resolving exceptions, and supporting audits.