What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Associate - Global Private Equity | Boston (hybrid) position at Origin Staffing?
Payroll Associate | Hybrid | Boston, MA
A highly respected global investment firm is seeking a Payroll Associate to join its Boston-based payroll team. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who wants to join a stable, high-performing organization with excellent benefits, strong mentorship, and long-term career growth.
This role is ideal for someone with 2 years of payroll experience who enjoys detail-oriented work, employee support, and working with payroll systems such as ADP or Workday. A four-year degree is not required; candidates with an associate’s degree, some college, or equivalent hands-on payroll experience are encouraged to apply.
Compensation
Base salary up to $110,000, depending on experience, plus overtime eligibility, 15% annual bonus target, and 14.3% profit sharing.
Responsibilities
The Payroll Associate will support day-to-day payroll operations, including:
- Processing payroll changes
- Reviewing payroll data for accuracy
- Assisting with employee inquiries
- Maintaining payroll records
- Supporting payroll reporting, reconciliations, and compliance-related tasks.
This person will work closely with payroll leadership and internal business partners to help ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and confidentially.
Qualified candidates will bring
- At least 2 years of payroll experience, ideally in a corporate, financial services, professional services, or similarly detail-oriented environment
- Experience with ADP or Workday is strongly preferred
- Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, follow-through
- Service-oriented communication style
Why This Role
This is a visible payroll seat within a well-established global firm known for its collaborative culture, high standards, and strong employee benefits. The role offers exposure to a sophisticated business environment, a supportive team, and the opportunity to continue building a long-term payroll career.
Location
Hybrid schedule based in Boston. Candidates should be commutable to the Boston office.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000