Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)

HEALTH IMPERATIVES INC; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Health Imperatives is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Specialist based in Brockton, MA, to support the Administration & Finance program. The role involves processing payroll, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with wage laws.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree, 3+ years of payroll experience, and proficiency in Excel and Paylocity, with a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with automated payroll service.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Accurate arithmetic and detail orientation.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for all employees.
• Verify timesheets, deductions, and payroll data for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state wage laws.
• Generate payroll reports and assist audits and tax returns.
• Handle the 403(b) bi-weekly uploads and LOA tracking.
• Prepare monthly payroll journal entries and reconcile accruals.
• Provide support to finance and HR with ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Payroll practices

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Paylocity

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Health Imperatives (HI) is a multi-service organization dedicated to reducing health and wealth disparities while advancing meaningful opportunities and economic security for people south of Boston. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. HI is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of communities including Brockton, New Bedford, Plymouth, the South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket and provide a wide array of trauma-informed health care, emergency services, and support.

POSITION: Part-Time Payroll Specialist

PROGRAM: Administration & Finance

HOURS: Mon. – Wed. (21 hours) every other week

SALARY: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

LOCATION: Brockton

Duties

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, duties include:

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for all employees. Verify the accuracy of timesheets, expense information, deductions, and other Payroll related information.
• Stay up to date on all federal and state wage and labor laws for compliance purposes
• Respond to questions and resolve problems concerning time sheets and other payroll matters
• Run and distribute payroll reports to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Prepare salary/payroll information for annual audits, surveys, tax returns and other compliance reporting.
• Process the 403b bi-weekly upload including approval form and upload file to the Empower website
• Maintain LOA tracking and Voluntary Leave Donation Pool Spreadsheet
• Prepare and make monthly payroll journal entries for payroll transactions and travel expenses
• Process Leave Without Pay accrual adjustments
• Reconcile Quarterly 941 tax reports and monthly benefit insurance vendor invoices
• Provide support to finance department and HR department as needed
• Ad Hoc reporting

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree
• Three years minimum in payroll practices and procedures
• Experience with automated payroll service
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information
• Ability to accurately perform arithmetical calculations; detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in Paylocity
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience in accounting functions

How to Apply

Please visit www.healthimperatives.org/careers. Indicate on your cover letter the position you are applying for. Please note that resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.