Payroll Specialist – Hybrid, 32hrs, 600+ Staff

MSPCA-Angell Careers; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation time

Pet health care discounts

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The MSPCA-Angell Careers is seeking a Payroll Associate to join a hybrid team and support partial-year operations in a robust 24/7 environment. You will work with the Payroll Manager to process payroll for 600+ staff and assist with exempt staff, rate changes, and incentive pay.

Responsibilities include 941 tax filings, year-end W-2s, and monthly visa card documentation. A strong focus on accuracy and collaboration with HR is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a large organization.
• Experience with a 24/7 environment or shift differentials is a plus.
• Experience with UKG or other payroll/timekeeping software is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly non-exempt payroll for 600+ staff through the payroll system.
• Cross train with the Payroll Manager to learn payroll process for 250+ exempt staff.
• Review pay-rate changes and update payroll software accordingly.
• Process regular shift-differentials and other incentive pay for bi-weekly payroll.
• Prepare IRS information including 941s and year-end W-2 forms with Payroll Manager.
• Gather documentation for monthly visa credit card processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

UKG

Job description

The MSPCA-Angell Careers is seeking a Payroll Associate to join a hybrid team and support partial-year operations in a robust 24/7 environment. You will work with the Payroll Manager to process payroll for 600+ staff and assist with exempt staff, rate changes, and incentive pay.

Responsibilities include 941 tax filings, year-end W-2s, and monthly visa card documentation. A strong focus on accuracy and collaboration with HR is essential.