Roessel Joy is seeking an HR & Payroll Assistant for a municipal government client in the northwest suburbs of Boston. This role handles payroll and benefits administration for about 200 employees and supports the Treasurer's office with collections and financial tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable with technology and enjoys being a helpful resource for employees. The position is temporary-to-hire, with the opportunity to become permanent. Responsibilities Payroll Process bi-weekly payroll for about 200 hourly, salaried, union and non-union employees Enter and verify timesheets, pay changes, deductions, stipends and overtime Benefits Administration Administer health, dental, life and other benefit programs, including enrollments, changes and terminations Coordinate open enrollment and communicate benefit information to employees and retirees Human Resources Support Act as a first point of contact for employee questions about payroll, benefits and HR policies Support onboarding and offboarding, including new hire paperwork and system setup Maintain confidential personnel files and employee data Assist with HR projects, reporting and compliance tasks as needed Finance / Treasurer Support Assist the Treasurer's office with collections, including receipt processing and payment posting Help with deposits, account reconciliations and related financial records Provide general administrative support to the Finance department Qualifications Required Minimum of 2 years of payroll and/or benefits administration experience Experience processing payroll from start to finish Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new software quickly Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Strong time management and organization, with the ability to handle many incoming questions and tight deadlines High level of accuracy, attention to detail and discretion with confidential information Ability to work fully onsite, with reliable transportation Preferred 2 - 4 years of overall Human Resources experience Accounting, bookkeeping or accounts receivable/collections experience Experience with union employees or collective bargaining agreements Public-sector or municipal experience Experience with municipal payroll or financial software Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting or a related field #RJADM45

Pay:

$32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person