Payroll Specialist

SDL Search Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,700 - 85,900; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in Boston is looking to add a Payroll Specialist. You will be responsible for processing payroll, managing compliance, and utilizing Workday to support payroll inputs. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of payroll experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a full-time role within the company's professional services division.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Experience in a professional services firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple locations.
• Utilize Workday to manage payroll inputs.
• Ensure timely, accurate processing of garnishments and tax withholdings.

Skills

Payroll compliance understanding

Workday experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving abilities

Strong communication

Tools

Workday

Job description

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One of our top clients, a large, dynamic consulting firm in Boston, is looking to add a Payroll Specialist. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring timely, accurate payroll for employees while supporting various payroll-related processes across the organization. We are looking for someone who brings professional services payroll experience, an understanding of payroll compliance, and hands-on experience with Workday.

Job Description:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for employees across multiple locations
• Utilize Workday to manage payroll inputs for new hires, terminations, benefit changes, and other employee lifecycle events
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of garnishments, deductions, and tax withholdings
• Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audit preparation
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to ensure payroll compliance and alignment with policies
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, paychecks, and tax documents with professionalism and confidentiality

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll experience
• Workday experience is required
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Experience working in a professional services firm is highly preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Professional Services

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