Payroll and Benefits Administration Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administration Specialist to manage payroll and benefits for approximately 165 employees in a fully onsite Cambridge, MA setting. The role emphasizes detailed payroll processing, benefits administration, reporting, and data integrity.

The ideal candidate has payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (ADP Workforce Now preferred). This is a growth-focused, long-term opportunity.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience required.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Experience with HRIS platforms preferred (ADP Workforce Now).
• Benefits administration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle bi-weekly payroll and payroll journal entries.
• Manage employee deductions and benefits administration.
• Produce HR reports and ensure data accuracy in payroll systems.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

HRIS

ADP Workforce Now

Benefits administration

Job description

PAYROLL & BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST

Why take this job?

• Excellent HR team with strong leadership and mentorship.
• Opportunity to expand beyond payroll into benefits, compensation, and broader HR initiatives.
• Clear career growth and advancement potential.
• High-impact role supporting payroll and benefits for a stable organization.
• Competitive compensation of $61,000-$92,000 plus potential overtime.
• Exposure to HR leadership and opportunities to develop specialized expertise.

Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administration Specialist to support payroll and benefits administration for approximately 165 employees.

This position is heavily focused on payroll processing and reporting, including bi-weekly payroll, payroll journal entries, employee deductions, benefits administration, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working with large datasets in Excel.

Candidates should have payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and experience using an HRIS platform. ADP Workforce Now experience is preferred but not required. Benefits administration experience is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to expand their knowledge, gain exposure to broader HR functions, and build a long-term career within a collaborative HR team.

Compensation: $61,000-$92,000 + potential overtime

Location: Cambridge, MA | Fully Onsite

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Note: Candidates should be comfortable with a fully onsite environment and Cambridge-area commuting requirements.