What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Coordinator position at firstPRO, Inc?
Payroll Coordinator
Hybrid in Boston, MA
The Payroll Coordinator will act as the liaison between HR and Payroll, collecting payroll changes and preparing data for bi-weekly payroll processing in the UKG system. This position will closely collaborate with the Payroll and Benefits Teams and provide payroll-related support to employees.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Manage payroll transactions for each pay period and reconcile these transactions with the master payroll report.
- Calculate and enter various HR transactions into the UKG system, including new hires, salary changes, extra benefit deductions, and terminations.
- Track employee hires and terminations alongside the Benefits Team to ensure timely payroll changes and collaborate with Office Managers when necessary.
- Review and adjust leave of absence pay data, including changes in hours, pay, and benefits.
- Prepare various import files for transactions such as taxable benefits (e.g., gym/parking), bonuses, paid time off, and salary increases.
- Track remote work agreements for taxable fringe benefit locations.
- Balance hours for non-exempt and hourly employees to reconcile bi-weekly payroll.
- Assist in managing employee payroll inquiries.
- Maintain payroll document files.
Environmental Demands:
- Engage in office work using a computer and telephone.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 1-3 years of experience in payroll, preferably in a professional services firm.
- Strong PC skills and proficiency in Excel.
- Experience with UKG, Workday, or similar payroll systems is a plus.
- An inclusive and growth-oriented mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work across differences.
- Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future, to the extent permitted by applicable law.