Payroll Specialist

Talentify; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Talentify in Brattleboro, VT is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire role. You will own payroll processing across multiple states, ensure federal/state/local compliance, and assist with benefits administration in a collaborative, on-site environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience (5+ highlighted in must-haves) and is proficient with Paylocity or similar systems. This position offers steady work, onsite amenities, and opportunities to expand HRIS and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll (MA, CT, VT, NY).
• Paylocity experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for approximately 170 employees across multiple states.
• Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, including timecards, earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and support payroll audits as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Paylocity

Attention to detail

Tools

Paylocity

ADP

UKG

Job description

Job title: Payroll Specialist

Description

Payroll Specialist in Brattleboro, VT

MUST HAVES:

• 5+ years of Payroll Processing Experience
• Must have experience processing in multiple states (MA, CT, VT, NY)
• Paylocity experience required
• Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Location:

Brattleboro, VT

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join its team. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of payroll processing while supporting benefits administration in a collaborative, employee-focused environment.

The organization maintains a friendly, team-oriented culture where employees are approachable, supportive, and committed to helping one another succeed. The work environment is business casual, quiet, and professional, with onsite amenities including a cafeteria and comfortable workspace.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys balancing payroll administration, employee support, compliance responsibilities, and benefits coordination while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

• Process biweekly payroll for approximately 170 employees across multiple states.
• Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, including timecards, earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and support payroll audits as needed.

Benefits Administration

• Assist with employee benefits administration, including enrollment changes, terminations, and ongoing maintenance.
• Support open enrollment activities and employee benefit communications.
• Serve as a resource for employee questions related to benefit programs.
• Coordinate benefit updates and changes with internal stakeholders.

Benefits Audit & Reconciliation

• Reconcile benefit carrier invoices against payroll deductions.
• Review employee benefit elections for accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate and resolve benefit deduction discrepancies.
• Assist with benefit audits and reporting initiatives.

HRIS & Reporting

• Maintain employee data within the HRIS/payroll system.
• Generate payroll, benefits, and compliance reports as requested.
• Support ongoing process improvements and system optimization efforts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing full-cycle payroll processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.

Preferred

• Benefits administration experience.
• Benefits audit and reconciliation experience.
• HRIS experience, preferably within a payroll environment.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Paylocity, ADP, UKG, Workday, Paycom, or similar platforms.
• Manufacturing or industrial company experience.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• Collaborative and highly supportive team environment.
• Experienced payroll professionals available for training and guidance.
• Friendly employee population and strong workplace culture.
• Quiet, low-drama work environment.
• Business casual atmosphere.
• Onsite cafeteria and employee amenities.
• Opportunity to broaden experience across payroll, benefits, compliance, and HRIS functions.

This position is ideal for a payroll professional looking for a stable organization, supportive leadership, and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to develop their payroll and benefits expertise.

Skills

Payroll, Payroll processing

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brattleboro, VT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brattleboro,VT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.