Payroll Specialist — Hybrid Role with Growth

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Hendersonville (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Payroll Assistant for the Education Secretariat, with hybrid in-office and remote work. Primary work location is Everett.

The role supports payroll operations across multiple agencies and requires meticulous review of HR/CMS transactions and time reporting systems. The position handles travel reimbursements, overtime, labor codes, and employment verifications, ensuring accurate bi-weekly payroll processing and timely communications with staff and

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of HR/CMS & SSTA systems.
• Familiarity with Mosaic/LCD and CIW.
• Understanding of employee benefits and payroll processes.
• Ability to research payroll inquiries and assemble payroll information.

Responsibilities

• Verify records and reports for errors prior to payroll run.
• Process overtime/comp time and travel reimbursements with proper approvals.
• Enter payroll data and validate timesheets and labor codes.
• Review payroll reports and ensure employees are paid correctly bi-weekly.
• Handle employment verifications upon request and respond to inquiries.
• Monitor step increases and unpaid leave impacts.
• Assist with payroll deductions and benefits enrollment.

Skills

HR/CMS

SSTA

Mosaic/LCD

CIW

Employee benefits

Payroll inquiries

Clear writing

Report preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related

Graduate degree in business/public administration

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Payroll Assistant for the Education Secretariat, with hybrid in-office and remote work. Primary work location is Everett.

The role supports payroll operations across multiple agencies and requires meticulous review of HR/CMS transactions and time reporting systems. The position handles travel reimbursements, overtime, labor codes, and employment verifications, ensuring accurate bi-weekly payroll processing and timely communications with staff and