Payroll and Benefits Administration Specialist

PAYROLL & BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST

Why take this job?

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• Excellent HR team with strong leadership and mentorship.
  • Opportunity to expand beyond payroll into benefits, compensation, and broader HR initiatives.
  • Clear career growth and advancement potential.
  • High-impact role supporting payroll and benefits for a stable organization.
  • Competitive compensation of $61,000-$92,000 plus potential overtime.
  • Exposure to HR leadership and opportunities to develop specialized expertise.
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Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administration Specialist to support payroll and benefits administration for approximately 165 employees.

This position is heavily focused on payroll processing and reporting, including bi-weekly payroll, payroll journal entries, employee deductions, benefits administration, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working with large datasets in Excel.

Candidates should have payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and experience using an HRIS platform. ADP Workforce Now experience is preferred but not required. Benefits administration experience is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to expand their knowledge, gain exposure to broader HR functions, and build a long-term career within a collaborative HR team.

Compensation: $61,000-$92,000 + potential overtime

Location: Cambridge, MA | Fully Onsite

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Note: Candidates should be comfortable with a fully onsite environment and Cambridge-area commuting requirements.