Hybrid Payroll Specialist: Compliance & Reporting

Keolis North America Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Job summary

Keolis North America Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our corporate team in a hybrid role based in Boston, MA or Virginia. This position supports accurate and timely payroll processing while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

The salary range is $70,000–$75,000 annually, with a competitive benefits package including a 401(k) company match. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Perform payroll processes according to daily check lists.
• Reconcile payroll with reports and ensure timely processing.
• Understand taxation and employer paid benefits.
• Prepare off-cycle payments and union dues deductions.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work independently under the direction of Payroll Manager, collaborating with other Payroll Specialists within the Payroll Team.
• Cross train to provide back up and support to other Payroll Specialists, and in some cases, Payroll Manager within the Payroll Team.
• Complete biweekly payroll processing in a timely manner and in accordance with CBA - collective bargaining agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Develop systems to process payroll efficiently, using daily check lists.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax.
• High level of collaboration with Local Human Resources, Local Payroll, Corporate Time & Attendance, Finance, Benefits, and HRIS.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions.
• Provide post-payroll analysis for key performance indicators.

Skills

Payroll processing

Taxation knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Keolis North America Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our corporate team in a hybrid role based in Boston, MA or Virginia. This position supports accurate and timely payroll processing while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

The salary range is $70,000–$75,000 annually, with a competitive benefits package including a 401(k) company match. Occasional travel is required.