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Payroll Specialist

Tps Group Holdings Llc
Acton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Role Summary

As Payroll Specialist, you will be ultimately responsible for Manage end to end bi weekly payroll processing for a workforce of 2,000 employees, including 150 corporate staff, distribution center personnel, and team members across 100 retail stores in multiple states

What you'll do

  • Be a TPS brand ambassador
  • Process multi state payroll in accordance with state law in Paycom, both on and off cycle runs
  • Stay up to date on all federal and state laws applicable to payroll
  • Process stop payments, reversals, and manual checks as needed
  • Manage all Payroll year end processes in Paycom, including all W2 inquiries.
  • Prepare and file all required government reporting; annual, quarterly, monthly
  • Assist in the preparation of payroll and employee data of external audits
  • Process prior quarter and year payroll adjustments
  • Analyze payroll data and conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy
  • Reconciliation of payroll and billing discrepancies
  • Minimum Wage audits and updates in Paycom
  • Process changes to employees’ employment and personal information in Paycom and Enhanced Time
  • Manage Outlook inboxes and respond with appropriate urgency
  • Process and provide Paycom reports requested by all departments
  • Perform internal information audits in Paycom and Paycom applicable to payroll and timekeeping
  • Support employees and managers with troubleshooting payroll and timekeeping issues
  • Sign off on employee timecards in Paycom
  • Initiate, develop, and implement process improvements
  • Process mass employee changes and imports for employee changes and pay data
  • File and organize Payroll and Employee Personnel documentation
  • Oversee system transition activities: support migration from ADP Workforce Now to Paycom, including data validation, testing, and training for managers and employees.

Who you are

  • At least 3 years of progressive payroll experience in a retail organization
  • Experienced and proficient in the use of Paycom
  • Proficient in processing multi state payroll in accordance with state and federal law
  • Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations as applicable to payroll
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Experience analyzing, researching, and resolving discrepancies
  • Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines
  • Maintains a high level of discretion and adheres to confidentiality standards
  • Ability to work autonomously while paying strong attention to detail
  • Possess resourcefulness and initiative to solve problems and operate strategically and effectively
  • Collaborative & steady. You thrive in team settings, maintain a calm, consistent rhythm under deadlines, and value harmony across departments
  • Adaptable to change. You embrace new systems and processes, ensuring a smooth transition for stakeholders.
  • Customer service oriented. You deliver helpful, accurate answers to employees and managers and close loops promptly.
  • Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, and appearance

Salary.com Estimation for Payroll Specialist in Acton, MA
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