Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Specialist | HR Systems

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 82,789 - 120,508; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to manage payroll, benefits, time and attendance, and onboarding. The role ensures compliance with HRD policies and Commonwealth procedures, and supports employee inquiries with a high level of confidentiality.

The position administers HRCMS transactions, monitors leave, and processes benefit deductions while coordinating with MOSAIC, VOYA, and other systems to ensure timely, accurate payroll

Qualifications

• Four years of professional or paraprofessional personnel work experience.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration.
• Ability to interpret policies, laws, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong data accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and benefits transactions in HRCMS and related systems.
• Administer time and attendance, leave management, onboarding, and personnel records.
• Prepare HR reports and respond to employee inquiries.
• Coordinate open enrollment, deductions, and retirement processes.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Time & attendance

HR systems (HRCMS)

Customer service

Data reporting

Tools

HRCMS

MOSAIC

ServiceNow

Dyna-Cash

VOYA

Job description

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to manage payroll, benefits, time and attendance, and onboarding. The role ensures compliance with HRD policies and Commonwealth procedures, and supports employee inquiries with a high level of confidentiality.

The position administers HRCMS transactions, monitors leave, and processes benefit deductions while coordinating with MOSAIC, VOYA, and other systems to ensure timely, accurate payroll