Payroll Specialist

Roessel Joy

Norwood, MA

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Process payroll for ~120 employees, including hourly, salaried, and overtime-eligible staff
Accurately calculate overtime, shift differentials, on-call pay, travel time, commissions, bonuses, and prevailing wage where applicable
Review and validate timecards submitted by field technicians and service teams
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
Manage payroll deductions including benefits, garnishments, and taxes
Maintain employee payroll records, rate changes, and job costing data
Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, status changes, and benefits deductions
Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Support year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and audits
Respond to employee payroll questions and provide excellent internal customer service
Assist with workers’ compensation reporting, union reporting (if applicable), and labor audits
Partner with accounting to ensure accurate general ledger postings

Requirements

Top Keys

5x week on-site
10+ Years Payroll background, light HR experience
ADP experience
Personable and Professional

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