Payroll Coordinator - Full time

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to support routine payroll processing and HRIS data management. You will collect time data, verify records, and input changes to ensure accurate wages and deductions.

The role is 40 hours weekly, largely on-site with potential hybrid after introductory period, reporting to the Director of HRIS and Payroll Services. Strong attention to detail and familiarity with Workday are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of payroll and/or timekeeping experience.
• Experience with HRIS systems, Workday and/or symplr Workforce preferred.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience in payroll, accounting, or administrative roles preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll procedures, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Monitor employee attendance and track daily time entries.
• Collect and verify employee timesheets and payroll data.
• Reconcile discrepancies in hours worked, missed punches, or incorrect entries.
• Track and maintain records of vacation, sick leave and other paid or unpaid time off.
• Investigate and resolve timekeeping and attendance discrepancies with employees and managers.
• Ensure all time records are properly approved by supervisors before payroll processing.
• Verify time-related adjustments such as retro pay, PTO corrections, and schedule changes.
• Prepare payroll reports (earnings, deductions, taxes, leave balances).
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and correct errors.
• Maximize technological capabilities to reduce manual processes.
• Respond to employee questions about pay, deductions, and time records.
• Audit timekeeping records to ensure compliance with company policies and labor laws.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Tools

Workday

symplr Workforce

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Schedule: Generally, Monday-Friday - may need to work every other Sunday or early Monday morning to complete tasks in time for payroll processing. 100% onsite to start, will consider hybrid after completion of introductory period.

The Payroll Coordinator performs routine administrative tasks in support of the HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and Payroll group. Reporting to the Director of HRIS and Payroll Services, the Payroll Coordinator prepares and processes payroll and associated information, collates and verifies data and inputs into the payroll system, and updates payroll records and processes routine changes to employee records.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in payroll and/or timekeeping management.
• Experience working with HRIS systems, Workday and/or symplr Workforce experience preferred.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Proven experience in payroll, accounting, or administrative roles (preferred)
• Knowledge of payroll procedures, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Fosters strong relationships with peers and leaders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor employee attendance and track daily time entries
• Collect and verify employee timesheets and payroll data
• Reconcile discrepancies in hours worked, missed punches, or incorrect entries
• Track and maintain records of vacation, sick leave, and other paid or unpaid time off
• Investigate and resolve timekeeping and attendance discrepancies with employees and managers
• Ensure all time records are properly approved by supervisors before payroll processing
• Verify time-related adjustments such as retro pay, PTO corrections, and schedule changes
• Prepare payroll reports (earnings, deductions, taxes, leave balances)
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and correct errors
• Maximizes technological capabilities to reduce manual processes
• Respond to employee questions about pay, deductions, and time records
• Audit timekeeping records to ensure compliance with company policies and labor laws
• Safeguard confidential employee and payroll information

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA:

Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.

ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS:

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary Range: $17.64-$26.58

Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.