Senior Payroll Associate

Bain Capital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Bain Capital is seeking a Payroll professional in Boston to manage payroll for over 1,000 U.S. employees. This role involves bi-weekly payroll processing using ADP and working closely with payroll issues.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of payroll experience and be proficient in ADP and Workday. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required. The expected salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 annually, with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with ADP, preferably WorkForce Now.
• Experience with Workday is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state bi-weekly payrolls using ADP.
• Communicate with ADP on payroll issues.
• Prepare manual off-cycle payments.
• Enter general ledger entries in Workday.
• Respond to employee payroll related questions.

Skills

Payroll experience

ADP

Workday

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ADP WorkForce Now

Workday

Job description

POSITION

The individual will join Bain Capital, LP in Boston as part of an established Payroll team. This position will be responsible for entering and processing payroll for over 1,000 U.S. employees, both exempt and non‑exempt.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process multi‑state bi‑weekly payrolls using ADP.
• Communicate with ADP on any payroll issues.
• Prepare manual off‑cycle payments.
• Enter general ledger entries and reconcile payroll journal entries in Workday.
• Manage miscellaneous payroll items, including fringe benefits and deductions.
• Maintain employee 401(k) election records.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements.
• Respond to employee payroll related questions and issues.
• Assist with payroll and corporate annual audits.
• Assist with payroll related projects for HR and finance teams.
• Perform ad‑hoc tasks as required.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with ADP, preferably WorkForce Now.
• Experience with Workday.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to operate in a complex, fast‑paced, multi‑business unit environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to interact with outside parties and personnel across all levels of the firm.
• A forward‑thinking, organized individual.
• A team player who is eager to learn and work with others in a dynamic environment.
• A self‑motivated individual able to take initiative.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work under deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a focus on high quality output.
• Capacity to discretely handle highly confidential and sensitive information.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Expected annual base salary: $70,000 – $80,000. Base salary will be determined by a range of factors including role, function, level, experience, qualifications and geographic location. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual impact, team and firm performance. Bain Capital offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, family needs, and overall well‑being.

EEO STATEMENT

Bain Capital is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Transparency in Coverage – MRF Requirement

All personal data will be processed in accordance with the Bain Capital EEA and UK Data Protection Notice. For job applicants in the United States, Bain Capital participates in the E‑Verify program and will use E‑Verify to confirm work authorization.