Strategic Payroll & Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

AskCIP; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CIP Group in Cambridge, MA is seeking a full-time Payroll Administrator to join our Managed Payroll team. You will process payroll, maintain records, ensure accuracy, and support compliance across federal, state, and local regulations.

Key interactions include collaborating with team members on payroll changes, benefits questions, audits, and year-end tasks such as W-2s. The role offers a hybrid work environment with occasional on-site meetings.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of progressive payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, HRIS, and timekeeping.
• Understanding of employment laws and payroll compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• High discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly/weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
• Administer payroll changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, bonuses, deductions, and garnishments.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings, year-end processing (W-2s), audits, and vendor relationships.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource for payroll-related employee inquiries and issue resolution.
• Maintain and audit employee records within HRIS systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely completion of documentation and system updates.
• Work with benefits team members for questions surrounding employee benefits programs, and deductions.
• Manage background checks, employment verifications, and I-9 compliance.

Skills

Payroll systems

HRIS

Timekeeping systems

Discretion

Compliance

Tools

Paycor

Job description

CIP Group in Cambridge, MA is seeking a full-time Payroll Administrator to join our Managed Payroll team. You will process payroll, maintain records, ensure accuracy, and support compliance across federal, state, and local regulations.

Key interactions include collaborating with team members on payroll changes, benefits questions, audits, and year-end tasks such as W-2s. The role offers a hybrid work environment with occasional on-site meetings.