Payroll Coordinator

Location: Charlestown, MA | On-site

Salary Range: $75K-$80K

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 8-5

Required: 2 years of experience processing certified payroll and using ADP Workforce Now

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

A global construction company is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to join its Human Resources team in Charlestown, MA. This newly created position has been added to support growing payroll demands and offers the opportunity to play a key role in payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of experience processing certified payroll and using ADP Workforce Now (HR, Payroll, and Reporting modules) is required
• Experience supporting payroll setup for new companies or multi-state payroll registration preferred
• Working knowledge of federal and state labor laws, payroll regulations, and employment compliance
• Experience with benefits administration, including knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA
• Familiarity with HRA and HSA plans is a plus
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive employee information
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities

Key Job Functions

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
• Administer union payroll and certified payroll in compliance with applicable regulations
• Manage employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, audits, and reporting
• Support the setup of new company codes within ADP and assist with payroll registration in new states or regions, including applicable tax registrations
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical employee records, including payroll, benefits, attendance, and personnel documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, labor regulations, and company policies
• Process new hire onboarding documentation and maintain employee information across multiple HR systems
• Track employee vacation balances and assist with ADP Time & Attendance implementation and administration
• Generate payroll and HR reports as needed
• Provide additional HR administrative support for the Human Resources department

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Payroll Coordinator looking to join a collaborative HR team with a growing global organization, we're excited to hear from you.

Apply today to bring your payroll expertise to an organization that values accuracy, teamwork, and professional growth.

Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.