Senior Payroll Specialist

Zedra France; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial weekly work from home

Job summary

Zedra Global Expansion US LLC is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll for clients, including benefits administration, tax forms, and compliance. You will coordinate with Accounting and HR teams, set up payrolls with vendors, and ensure accurate processing for weekly, biweekly, or monthly cycles.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and at least two years of payroll/HR experience, with hands-on use of ADP, Paychex, or similar systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in payroll or HR role.
• Experience with automated payroll systems (ADP/Trinet/Paychex) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full range of payroll operations for clients, including benefits administration and file maintenance.
• Coordinate with Accounting Manager/Senior/Consultant on HR matters to keep clients updated.
• Set up client payrolls in coordination with processing vendors.
• Follow up with new hires for required paperwork (legal forms).
• Maintain personnel records (W-4, I-9, etc.) and ensure data accuracy.
• Process weekly/biweekly/monthly salaries, including hires, terminations, and changes.

Skills

2 years payroll/HR experience

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ADP

Trinet

Paychex

Job description

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Employer: Zedra Global Expansion US LLC

Title: Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: 185 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Ste 210, Cambridge, MA 02138

Job Duties

• Responsible for the delivery of the full range of services regarding the daily operations of our clients as they relate to benefits administration, payroll, and personnel file maintenance
• Ensure proper coordination with Accounting Manager/Senior/Consultant on all HR aspects, so that in-charge accountants/managers are aware of all matters regarding their clients
• Payroll setup for clients in coordination with payroll processing companies
• Follow-up with new hires for completion of legal/required paperwork
• Maintain personnel files and ensure completeness of information (signed agreements, W4, I9, employee form, etc.)
• Coordinate background and reference checks on potential candidates at clients’ request
• Responsible for processing of weekly/biweekly/bimonthly or monthly salaries payroll, including processing of new hires, terminations, salary changes, garnishments and other details relating to compensation
• Verify adequate processing of all quarterly/year-end payroll records and tax forms for clients’ employees
• Prepare census information
• Administer PTO and medical leave, which includes (when required by client) tracking vacation/leave taken, paying out disability, notifying employees of their rights, and making recommendations regarding policies if required
• Fill out wage/employment verifications as needed
• Provide HR advice and support to managers and employees, explaining procedures and policies as required
• Make recommendations to management regarding cost control and efficient administration practices

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 2 years of relevant experience in a payroll or human resources role

Experience Must Include

• Working with automated payroll processing systems such as ADP, Trinet, Paychex or similar

Partial weekly work from home allowed on a regular basis.

Salary for the position is $88,500