Payroll Administrator Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Payroll Administrator Foley Hoag

LLP – 4.1

Boston, MA Job Details Full-time $95,000 – $115,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Excel Mid-level Legal firm experience UKG Pro Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Payroll 4 years Certified Payroll Professional Communication skills Full Job Description Foley Hoag seeks a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator with hands-on experience using UKG Pro for our Boston office. The Payroll Administrator will be an integral part of a small team responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payrolls, maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations, and providing exceptional support to employees. The Payroll Administrator is a member of the Human Resources team and will serve as a liaison to Finance, Accounting, and other departments. Responsibilities Process end-to-end payroll for the biweekly and semi-monthly payrolls using UKG Pro, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm policies and statutory requirements. Review and verify timesheets in UKG WFM (Workforce Management). Review and process LOAs ensuring that calculations are accurate, and earnings are properly coded. Maintain complete records of all leave calculations. Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and other related matters in a timely and professional manner. Create data file for upload to accounting system to post journal entries for each payroll. Review general ledger accounts on a regular basis and reconcile payroll related entries. Assist in the regular preparation of the monthly payroll. Ensure a full working knowledge of the monthly payroll. Respond to inquiries from the Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Data Analytics teams; run reports and prepare data as requested. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. Stay up to date with changes in payroll regulations and UKG system updates. Support year-end processing, including W-2 preparation, tax filings, and reconciliations. Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors. Collaborate with other members of the Human Resources team to address discrepancies and ensure operational efficiencies. Assist with other tasks as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of 4 years of experience processing payroll in a professional services organization. Knowledge of payroll practices and tax regulations pertaining to payroll. Ability to complete tasks to a high standard with a keen eye for accuracy. Proficiency with UKG Pro Payroll software. Intermediate Excel skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus but not required. About Foley Hoag Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag has established a lengthy record of success in the innovation industries of life sciences, health care, technology, energy/renewables and cannabis. Regardless of the intricacy of the matters, we provide clients with creative, strategic legal advice tailored to their specific goals. Our people define us. From our offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris, more than 350 lawyers and 260 professionals in business services exhibit authentic collegiality, genuine respect for each other, and the drive to deliver exceptional client service. Foley Hoag has received numerous honors and rankings including 22 national rankings and 40 regional rankings in Best Lawyers’ 2025 edition of the “Best Law Firms” Since our founding, Foley Hoag has been a leader and catalyst for change in the legal industry and beyond. We value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that enrich our work and our world and seek to hire the best lawyers and business services professionals, regardless of religions, race, gender, or any other factor. We strive every day to ensure everyone at Foley Hoag feels valued through career development, affinity groups, mentorship programs, culture and community-building events and more. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a connected, challenging, professional, and fun place for you to thrive in the next chapter of your career. Visit our website to learn more about culture and opportunities at Foley Hoag LLP. Compensation range is $95,000 to $115,000 commensurate with related experience and qualifications. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm’s reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$95,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02210