Payroll & Benefits Associate

Our client is a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to making a meaningful and positive difference in the lives of individuals, families, and the communities it serves. The organization is deeply socially conscious and people-focused, with a culture centered around inclusion, respect, compassion, and helping others achieve greater independence and quality of life. Employees have the opportunity to work for an organization where their day-to-day contributions support a larger social mission. The organization values collaboration, integrity, diversity, and treating employees and the people it serves with dignity and respect. This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll & Benefits professional who wants to bring their expertise to an organization where the work has a purpose and a direct impact on the community. Payroll & Benefits Associate – Temp-to-Perm Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday Type: Temporary-to-Permanent Work Arrangement: Primarily on-site initially; potential for hybrid flexibility in the future Position Overview A well-established organization in the Hingham, MA area is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This is a temp-to-permanent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership of payroll while also supporting employee benefits and HR operations. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will be responsible for bi-weekly payroll processing, benefits administration, payroll and HRIS data integrity, leave-related payroll activities, and employee support. This position works closely with HR, Finance, managers, employees, benefit providers, and payroll vendors. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and experienced with ADP Workforce Now. Key Responsibilities Own and process bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now Audit and reconcile payroll, timekeeping records, deductions, accruals, and adjustments Process new hires, terminations, salary changes, status changes, direct deposits, garnishments, tax changes, retroactive payments, and corrections Serve as a primary resource for employee and manager payroll questions Administer employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, EAP, and 403(b) retirement plans Process benefit enrollments, terminations, qualifying life events, and employee changes Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and payroll deductions Work with benefit brokers, carriers, retirement providers, and payroll vendors to resolve issues Coordinate payroll and benefits activities related to FMLA, Massachusetts PFML, medical, military, and personal leaves Track benefit continuation and employee premium payments during leaves Administer sign-on bonuses, referral bonuses, retention incentives, and other employee incentive programs Maintain accurate employee information within ADP Workforce Now Perform HRIS audits, reporting, and data reconciliation Support onboarding, employee changes, compliance tracking, audits, and HR projects Partner closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and regulatory compliance Qualifications 3+ years of payroll administration experience Demonstrated experience independently processing and taking ownership of payroll Hands-on benefits administration experience Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, wage and hour requirements, and leave-related payroll practices Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information Associate's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred Preferred Experience ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred Experience with health and welfare benefits and retirement plans Experience reconciling benefit invoices and payroll deductions Knowledge of Massachusetts payroll and leave requirements Experience supporting a multi-site organization Background in nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or another service-oriented environment Bachelor's degree and/or SHRM, PHR, CPP, or related certification a plus This position is being hired on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with the expectation that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to transition to a regular full-time employee following a successful temporary period. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to join a collaborative HR team and take ownership of a critical payroll and benefits function. #J-18808-Ljbffr