Payroll Specialist — Accurate, On-Time Pay & Compliance

EF Education First; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid vacation

25% company match on 401(k) contributions

Market-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness benefits including fitness reimbursement

Flexible working from home one day a week

Job summary

EF Education First is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This role involves managing end-to-end payroll processing, collaborating closely with HR and Finance teams, and supporting employee payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in payroll processing, proficiency with systems like ADP, and strong Microsoft Excel skills. Benefits include 25% 401(k) match, market-leading health coverage, and four weeks of paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience required.
• Proficiency in payroll systems, experience with ADP GlobalView helpful.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for payroll data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process employee payroll ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Verify timecards and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Manage payroll changes including new hires and terminations.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Attention to detail

Customer-service mindset

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

ADP GlobalView

ADP Smart Compliance

Oracle HCM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EF Education First is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This role involves managing end-to-end payroll processing, collaborating closely with HR and Finance teams, and supporting employee payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in payroll processing, proficiency with systems like ADP, and strong Microsoft Excel skills. Benefits include 25% 401(k) match, market-leading health coverage, and four weeks of paid vacation.