Impact-Driven HR & Payroll Specialist (Paylocity)

YMCA of the USA; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is seeking an HR Associate and Payroll Administrator to support more than 800 employees across Central Massachusetts. You will partner with the Executive Director - People Practices and Finance to recruit, onboard, and process payroll while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

The role requires strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; HR certificate or degree preferred.
• 5+ years in HR, including Talent Acquisition and Payroll Processing; Paylocity experience preferred.
• Strong written communications and ability to develop training materials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience posting jobs on Indeed, LinkedIn and social media.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet tight deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Ability to travel within the Central Massachusetts area.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Director - People Practices and hiring directors to understand staffing needs and develop hiring plans.
• Post and communicate job opportunities on job boards and social media.
• Source, screen, and collaborate with hiring directors to select final candidates.
• Oversee recruitment process; assist with job requisitions.
• Oversee ATS Paylocity setup, job descriptions, postings, and data requirements.
• Provide regular recruitment status reports to leadership and directors.
• Oversee onboarding, ensure timely documentation completion.
• Process payroll and perform basic finance-related tasks; support GL.
• Maintain HR files and ensure confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Discretion and confidentiality

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

HR certificate or undergrad degree

Tools

Paylocity HRIS

Microsoft Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is seeking an HR Associate and Payroll Administrator to support more than 800 employees across Central Massachusetts. You will partner with the Executive Director - People Practices and Finance to recruit, onboard, and process payroll while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

The role requires strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines in a collaborative, team-focused environment.