Payroll Specialist

<p>1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants</p><p>Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.</p><p>Direct message the job poster from SDL Search Partners</p><h3>Sr. Manager, Search and Recruiting - SDL Search Partners</h3><p>One of our top clients, a large, dynamic consulting firm in Boston, is looking to add a Payroll Specialist. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring timely, accurate payroll for employees while supporting various payroll-related processes across the organization. We are looking for someone who brings professional services payroll experience, an understanding of payroll compliance, and hands-on experience with Workday.</p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for employees across multiple locations</li><li>Utilize Workday to manage payroll inputs for new hires, terminations, benefit changes, and other employee lifecycle events</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing of garnishments, deductions, and tax withholdings</li><li>Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audit preparation</li><li>Partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to ensure payroll compliance and alignment with policies</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, paychecks, and tax documents with professionalism and confidentiality</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of payroll experience</li><li>Workday experience is required</li><li>Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Experience working in a professional services firm is highly preferred</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills</li><li>Strong communication and problem-solving abilities</li></ul><h3>Seniority level</h3><ul><li><h3>Seniority level</h3>Associate</li></ul><h3>Employment type</h3><ul><li><h3>Employment type</h3>Full-time</li></ul><h3>Job function</h3><ul><li><h3>Job function</h3>Accounting/Auditing</li><li><h3>Industries</h3>Professional Services</li></ul><p>Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SDL Search Partners by 2x</p><p>Get notified about new Payroll Specialist jobs in <strong>Boston, MA</strong>.</p><h3>Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator</h3><p>Boston, MA $68,700.00-$85,900.00 1 day ago</p><p>Boston, MA $68,000.00-$85,000.00 3 weeks ago</p><h3>Accounting and Payroll Coordinator (Downtown Boston)</h3><p>Boston, MA $63,000.00-$66,000.00 2 weeks ago</p><p>Mansfield, MA $60,000.00-$80,000.00 4 weeks ago</p><p>Boston, MA $75,000.00-$85,000.00 1 day ago</p><p>Waltham, MA $70,000.00-$75,000.00 1 week ago</p><p>Woburn, MA $75,000.00-$85,000.00 4 days ago</p><p>Massachusetts, United States $55,000.00-$65,000.00 1 day ago</p><p>Waltham, MA $82,800.00-$92,800.00 17 hours ago</p><p>Norwood, MA $60,000.00-$80,000.00 2 weeks ago</p><p>We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.</p><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr