Human Resources Associate and Payroll Administrator

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Central Massachusetts is seeking a Human Resources Associate & Payroll Administrator who will support the Executive Director - People Practices and the Finance Department. You will post job opportunities, assist with staffing plans, and handle payroll-related tasks for over 800 employees in the communities we serve.

The role requires a detail-oriented, process-driven professional with strong customer service skills and the ability to work under deadlines while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; HR cert or degree preferred.
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• Minimum of 5 years in HR including Talent Acquisition and Payroll processing.
• Experience with Paylocity HRIS is preferred.
• Strong written communications and ability to develop training materials.

Responsibilities

• Post and communicate job opportunities on job boards and social media.
• Perform payroll and finance-related functions to ensure quality internal operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion under tight deadlines.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Payroll processing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Discretion/confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

HR certificate or Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

Paylocity HRIS

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job boards posting

Job description

The Human Resources Associate and Payroll Administrator position presents a unique opportunity for an individual with exceptional attention to detail, a strong process orientation, excellent customer service skills, and a dedication to serving the unique mission of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director - People Practices and the Finance Department, supporting over 800 employees who work and live in the communities that we serve. Reporting to the Executive Director - People Practices and working closely with hiring directors and supervisors, the Human Resources Associate/Payroll Administrator will play a crucial role in identifying staffing needs and creating plans for hiring talent. We invite you to join us!

As part of a collaborative team, the Human Resources Associate & Payroll Admin. will post and communicate job opportunities on job boards and social media. Will perform necessary payroll and finance-related functions to ensure high-quality internal operations for the association. Working under tight deadlines, confidentiality and discretion will always be maintained, fostering a sense of trust and camaraderie within the team.

• High school diploma or GED. A Human Resources certificate or undergraduate degree in Human Resources or Business is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in Human Resources, including Talent Acquisition/Recruitment and Payroll Processing. Direct experience working with Paylocity HRIS preferred.
• Work requires the ability to produce written communications, including correspondence, employment postings, processes, and policies. Develops training series using a variety of formats.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experienced in utilizing job boards and posting job opportunities on social media platforms (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Must be highly skilled in generating reports, organization, scheduling and/or coordinating events, and interpersonal (written and verbal) communication.
• Must be detail-oriented and exhibit a high degree of accuracy.
• Must be flexible, have excellent time management work habits, be able to prioritize multiple tasks, and be able to meet tight deadlines.
• Must have the ability to travel within the local area.
• Have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Possess a strong work ethic and be able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Must possess the ability to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality and the ability to develop positive working relationships with employees at different levels of the organization.
• Must be able to build and maintain community, business, and college relationships.
• Experienced with decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experienced with being detail-oriented.
• Must possess a degree of professionalism and excellent customer service aptitude.
• Work on a schedule that reflects the needs of the department.
• Experience working with a diverse population.