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Payroll Specialist
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Robert Half
Boston, MA (In Person)
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Jobs › Boston, MA › Payroll Specialist Robert Half Payroll Specialist Boston, MA Apply Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume, in-office payroll operation in Boston, Massachusetts. This Contract position will manage payroll activities for a large, multi-state workforce ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong Sage 300 expertise and is comfortable handling complex payroll processes for a growing employee population.
Responsibilities:
- Administer end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 850 employees working across 10 states.
- Use Sage 300 to enter, review, and finalize payroll data with a high degree of accuracy.
- Verify payroll records, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to ensure timely and correct payments.
- Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations for a multi-state employee base.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding promptly to questions from employees and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare payroll-related reports and supporting documentation for management review and audit needs.
- Partner with payroll leadership and other internal teams to support smooth day-to-day payroll operations in an office-based environmen Requirements
- Proven experience processing payroll in a high-volume environment of more than 500 employees.
- Hands-on proficiency with Sage 300 is required.
- Strong background in multi-state payroll administration.
- Prior experience supporting payroll within the construction industry is highly preferred.
- Solid understanding of payroll laws, tax withholdings, garnishments, and related compliance requirements.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.