Senior Payroll Specialist - Private Equity

Senior Payroll Specialist - Private Equity

One of Boston's top firms is looking to hire a Senior Payroll Specialist to add to the team. This position will be responsible for a blend of reporting, analysis, processing, compliance, and business partnering as is pertains to payroll. This is a great role if you're an analytical professional looking for a top company with opportunities for growth & professional development.

Compensation / Benefits:

• Strong base pay
• bonus
• profit sharing
• defined promotion track
• opportunities for growth & professional development
• hybrid working environment in Boston, MA

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for specific quarterly / annual, and ad hoc reporting for both domestic & international payroll
• Responsible for multi-state payroll processing
• Responsible for record keeping within the HRIS, including sensitive employee related information
• Responsible for managing all healthcare, benefits, and 401k plan administration
• Input international employee payroll data to in-house payroll system for employees requiring W-2 reporting
• Perform reconciliations for payroll general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Develop, document, and maintain policies and procedures that support accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing
• Maintain daily interaction with Human Resources
• Calculate vacation and personal time, verify employment and maintain confidentiality
• Assist in year-end W-2 preparation, fringe benefit processing
• Research and respond to tax notices from Federal, State and Local agencies
• Ad hoc projects as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 years of Payroll processing / administration / reporting experience
• Analytical, logical, methodical and intellectually curious
• Problem solving and issues resolution management
• Excellent system and Excel spreadsheet capabilities
• Interest in growth & professional development