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Senior Payroll Specialist

firstPRO, Inc
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

Exciting Payroll Specialist opportunity with a fast-growing healthcare technology company*


*Contract to Permanent*

Why this role stands out:

  • High-impact role supporting multi-state, high-volume payroll operations
  • Exposure to a modern tech stack: ADP, NetSuite, BambooHR
  • Opportunity to expand into accounting, financial reporting, and compliance
  • Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong career development potential

What you’ll be doing:

  • Own end-to-end payroll processing (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle)
  • Ensure accuracy across wages, deductions, taxes, and compliance requirements
  • Partner across HR and Finance as the payroll systems SME
  • Support GL entries, reconciliations, and payroll-related reporting
  • Assist with tax filings, 401(k) administration, and audit support
  • Act as a key resource for employee payroll inquiries

What they’re looking for:

  • 4 years of hands-on payroll experience (multi-state preferred)
  • Strong systems experience
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data
  • Proactive, organized, and eager to grow within a dynamic environment

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys owning payroll operations while gaining broader exposure across finance in a high-growth, mission-driven company.

If you’d be open to learning more, I’d love to connect.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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