Payroll Specialist 1

LE02 Public Consulting Group LLC (Corporate); Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Consulting Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, including new hires, terminations and bonuses. You will coordinate with supervisors on timesheet entries, assist with audits and EEO processes, and respond to employee pay inquiries while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The role is remote, requiring 2+ years of multi-state payroll experience and a Bachelor’s degree. PCG offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of corporate payroll processing experience on a multi-state payroll.
• Experience with payroll software and related tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Support on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls including new hires, terminations, changes, bonuses, severance and direct deposits.
• Coordinate with supervisors for missing timesheet entries for new hires or terminations.
• Assist payroll team with audits, EEO and annual AFF processes.
• Respond to employment verifications and employee pay questions via ticketing system or email.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation; protect confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Data confidentiality

Multi-state payroll

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, severance, and direct deposit setup
• Contact various supervisors for any missed timesheet entries for any new hire or terminating employees.
• Provides necessary support to Payroll team with various special projects (i.e. audit reports, EEO and annual Aff).
• Responds timely to employment verifications
• Addresses and monitors all claims for unemployment benefits
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation
• Assist with pre-payroll audits to help ensure employee information, hours, earnings, deductions, and payment information are accurate.
• Respond to employee questions about pay statements, direct deposit timing, and tax withholding through the ticketing system or email
• Protect the confidentiality of employee pay and personal information and follow payroll procedures and compliance requirements
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Required Skills

• Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws
• Ability to create spreadsheets and run reports.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Experience: 2+ years of Corporate payroll processing experience working on a multi-state payroll

Working Conditions: Remote

Compensation

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

Range: $67,500 - $77,500

PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

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