Payroll Specialist - Detail-Driven Govt HR

Middlesex Sheriff's Office; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex Sheriff's Office invites applications for a Payroll Assistant in the Human Resources Department at the Administrative Office in Woburn, MA. The role is full-time, non-exempt, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Mon–Fri) with management discretion on schedule.

Reports to the Payroll Director. Responsibilities include processing payroll, responding to inquiries, and maintaining records in accordance with MA and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of payroll or data-entry experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and state payroll guidelines.
• PeopleSoft preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Access.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and data entry daily in multiple payroll systems.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and maintain payroll records.
• Ensure payroll is accurate and compliant with state and federal guidelines.
• Provide paychecks accurately and generate necessary reports.
• Assist with garnishments, benefits, and deferred compensation as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Middlesex Sheriff's Office invites applications for a Payroll Assistant in the Human Resources Department at the Administrative Office in Woburn, MA. The role is full-time, non-exempt, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Mon–Fri) with management discretion on schedule.

Reports to the Payroll Director. Responsibilities include processing payroll, responding to inquiries, and maintaining records in accordance with MA and federal guidelines.