Payroll Associate

MSPCA-Angell; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental and life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation time

Employee discounts for pet health care

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The MSPCA-Angell in Boston seeks a Payroll Associate to join our payroll team. This is a full-time salaried position averaging 32 hours per week, with general hours Monday-Wednesday and Friday in a hybrid work setting.

You will process payroll for 600+ staff, support 250+ exempt staff, review pay-rate changes with HR, handle shift differentials and monthly visa card processing, and prepare IRS filings with the Payroll Manager. Strong accuracy and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Experience with shift differentials in a 24/7 environment preferred
• Experience with UKG or other payroll/timekeeping software is ideal

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly non-exempt payroll for 600+ staff
• Cross-train with Payroll Manager for 250+ exempt staff
• Review pay-rate changes with HR and update payroll system
• Process regular shift-differentials and incentive pay
• Prepare IRS information including 941s and year-end W-2 forms
• Compile documentation for monthly visa credit card processing

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

HR collaboration

Education

Associates degree

Tools

UKG software

Job description

This is a full time, 32 hours a week, salaried position, general hours day Monday-Wednesday and Fridays, Hybrid

The Position:

The Payroll Associate will work closely with the Payroll Manager to process the 850+ payroll for the MSPCA-Angell. Will develop relationships with the HR team to assist in reviewing and administering regular payroll changes and staffing updates. The MSPCA-Angell operates two 24/7 animal hospitals (as well as 5 shelters and 4 clinics). Experience with shift differentials, a 24/7 environment and multi-state employees is a plus. This person will also work the Payroll Manager to review and process the corporate credit cards statements on a monthly basis. Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to problem solve are needed for this role.

The Payroll Associate will demonstrate, model and inspire all employees to embrace and live the organizational values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, Service and Positivity in carrying out day to day tasks as well as in interactions with others.

Some Duties to include:

• Process bi-weekly non-exempt payroll for 600+ staff through the payroll system.
• Cross train with the Payroll Manager to learn payroll process for 250+ exempt staff.
• Work closely with HR staff to review pay-rate changes and follow-up/update payroll software accordingly.
• Work with service directors and managers to process regular shift-differentials and other incentive pay for bi-weekly payroll
• Prepare and verify all IRS required information including quarterly tax returns (941) and year-end W-2 forms with Payroll Manager.
• Gather and put together documentation submitted by staff for monthly visa credit card processing.

WHO WE ARE:

The Boston MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work.

Compensation:

This is a salaried position starting at $50-60k a year. Adjusted for a 32hr/week schedule.

Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a large organization (500+ employees). Experience with a 24/7 environment or shift differentials, and hospital setting is a plus. Experience with UKG or other payroll/timekeeping software is ideal.

OUR BENEFITS:

• health
• dental and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• paid holidays
• sick
• vacation time
• employee discounts for pet health care
• free on-site parking

Education

Required

Associates or better.

Experience

Preferred

• 2 years: 2+
• 2+ years’ experience processing payroll

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