Human Resources & Payroll Associate

Connecticut Conference of Municipalities; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

FSA/HSA benefits

Pension plan with no employee contrib.

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-issued devices

Diversity & inclusion culture

Job summary

Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) is seeking an HR & Payroll Associate to support payroll processing, benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, and HR data management. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and strong customer service in a collaborative environment.

The position is hybrid and reports to CCM's HR function. You will help ensure compliance with payroll/tax regulations while enabling smooth day-to-day operations for CCM and its staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Previous HR and/or payroll experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of MS Office and HRIS/payroll software (Paylocity HRIS a plus).
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly employee payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records, HR systems and databases.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding employees.
• Handle employee attendance, leave, and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Respond to employee payroll and HR inquiries.
• Support recruitment and other HR administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Office

HRIS/payroll software

Paylocity HRIS

Job description

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about supporting people and processes? We’re looking for a reliable and motivated HR & Payroll Associate to join our CCM team and help ensure smooth day-to-day HR and payroll operations.

CCM’s mission is to improve everyday life for every resident of Connecticut. We do that by sharing best practices and objective research to help our local leaders govern wisely. We advocate at the state level for issues affecting local taxpayers. And we pool our buying power to negotiate more cost-effective services for our communities.

At CCM, we encourage employees to collaborate, in effort to contribute towards bettering the CT Communities we serve. Organizationally, we provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where integrity and excellence are valued.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing HR and Payroll related duties on a professional level. This position carries out responsibilities in the following areas: payroll, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, policy implementation and payroll/tax law compliance, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly employee payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records, HR systems and databases
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding employees
• Handle employee attendance, leave, and benefits administration
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies
• Respond to employee payroll and HR-related inquiries
• Support recruitment and other HR administrative tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• Previous experience in HR and/or payroll is preferred
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and HRIS/payroll software (Paylocity HRIS a plus)
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

CCM'S philosophy is to provide exemplary compensation packages to its employees. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages, including:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• 401 pension plan with no employee contribution required
• Paid vacation, holidays, and flexible (hybrid) schedules
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Company-issued devices and Credit Union membership
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

EOE