Payroll Analyst / Administrator

SDL Search Partners; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Opportunities for growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Boston is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst / Administrator. This role involves managing multi-state payroll processing, reporting, and compliance, while working closely with the HR team. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of payroll experience and excels in problem-solving and analytical thinking. This position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Strong analytical, logical, and methodical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-state payroll processing.
• Develop and maintain payroll policies and procedures.
• Assist in year-end W-2 preparation.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Excel

Reporting

Job description

About the job Payroll Analyst / Administrator

One of Boston's top firms is looking to hire a Payroll Analyst / Administrator to add to the team. This position will be responsible for a blend of reporting, analysis, processing, compliance, and business partnering as is pertains to payroll. This is a great role if you're an analytical professional looking for a stable, growing company with opportunities for growth & professional development.

• Hybrid working environment (2-3 days / week in Boston with flexibility)
• + Bonus
• + Fantastic team with strong mentors
• + Opportunities for growth & promotion

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific quarterly / annual, and ad hoc reporting for both domestic & international payroll
• Responsible for multi-state payroll processing
• Responsible for record keeping within the HRIS, including sensitive employee related information
• Responsible for managing all healthcare, benefits, and 401k plan administration
• Input international employee payroll data to in-house payroll system for employees requiring W-2 reporting
• Perform reconciliations for payroll general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Develop, document, and maintain policies and procedures that support accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing
• Maintain daily interaction with Human Resources
• Calculate vacation and personal time, verify employment and maintain confidentiality
• Assist in year-end W-2 preparation, fringe benefit processing
• Research and respond to tax notices from Federal, State and Local agencies
• Ad hoc projects as required

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Payroll processing / administration / reporting experience
• Analytical, logical, methodical and intellectually curious
• Problem solving and issues resolution management
• Excellent system and Excel spreadsheet capabilities
• Interest in growth & professional development