Job title: Payroll/HR Specialist
Company: Trivest Partners
Job description: Peak Event Rentals is hiring a Payroll Specialist as a full time, permanent position in Woburn, MA. (hybrid schedule)PEAK Event Services, a member of Trivest portfolio of companies, is a premier event rental and tenting company in New England. With their combined decades of trust, relationships and reliability, they are able to offer exceptional service and an expansive inventory selection – from tents to tabletop, to soft seating and bars & everything in between.The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing across the company. The role involves handling employee payroll data, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, addressing payroll discrepancies, and collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth payroll operations. This role reports directly to the Director of Human Resources. This position is located in Woburn, MA, and will transition to a hybrid role with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote following completion of training.The Day-to-Day
- Payroll Processing: Process multi-state weekly payroll in Paylocity for over 650 employees both salaried and hourly, ensuring timely and accurate payroll submission.
- Compliance: Stay up to date with changes in labor laws, payroll tax laws, and ensure payroll practices are compliant with all applicable regulations, including local, state and federal tax laws.
- Data Management: Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee data, time and attendance, deductions, bonuses, and benefits. Enter and update payroll information in the HRIS system.
- Deductions: Handle all deductions including taxes, benefits, retirement, and garnishments.
- Reporting: Prepare regular payroll reports for management, including payroll summaries, tax reports, and custom reports as needed. Distribute weekly temporary employee hours reports to external agencies.
- Audit Support and State and Federal Reporting: Assist in internal and external payroll audits as necessary. Monitor and respond to state unemployment claims in a timely manner. Prepare and complete wage analysis reports for workers comp and employee wage verifications.
- Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Finance teams and department Managers to ensure accuracy of updating employee data, including new hire information, terminations, promotions, wages, and other changes including employee status changes.
- Employee Support: Address and resolve employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, tax withholding, and deductions. Provide support in onboarding employees into the payroll system.
- Other Duties: Collaborate with HR and Finance departments on reporting and reconciliation. Assist in implementing process improvements for payroll systems. Support other HR-related tasks as needed.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5+ years of experience processing and administering payroll.
- Familiarity with HRIS and payroll software (Paylocity preferred but not necessary).
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and wage laws.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Why You’ll Like Working Here
- Our incredible compensation combo of Competitive Pay, Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Support for your personal life + wellbeing
- We like to celebrate + we do it often!
- Encouragement for Volunteer Days + giving back to our communities
- We foster and embrace an inclusive and diverse work culture
Compensation and Our Full Suite of Benefits
- Salary range $72,000 – $78,000 annually
- Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Basic Life + AD&D Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Telehealth + Wellness
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Assistance
- 401K Retirement Plan + Employer Matching
PEAK is an EEO Employer. We seek diversity and culture-add candidates, not necessarily “culture-fits” or more of the same. We believe diversity makes us better, and we seek to create a workplace where all feel a sense of belonging. Please let us know if you need any assistance or accommodation in the application process.
If you are interested in learning more about a career with Peak Event Rentals as a Payroll Specialist, apply today!We are not working with search firms or recruitment agencies on these roles.
Expected salary: $72000 – 78000 per year
Location: Woburn, MA
Job date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:54:48 GMT
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