Remote Payroll & HR Specialist

Manning Personnel Group, Inc., is working with a Boston based Biotech firm as they are actively seeking a Payroll & HR Specialist. This is an ideal role for candidates seeking to join a growing environment that promises to reshape the Life Sciences industry.

Payroll responsibilities:

• Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation of employee changes including new hires, terminations, and pay rate adjustments.
• Prepare payroll reports for accounting and management as needed.
• Manage payroll taxes, deductions, and benefits contributions accurately and on time.
• Prepare and submit semi-monthly retirement plan contribution files.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws as well as internal company policies.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, tax forms, and earnings statements.
• Coordinate with Finance and HR teams to resolve discrepancies or issues related to payroll processing.
• Drive implementation of payroll system upgrade (ADP Workforce Now).

Human Resources responsibilities:

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparation of employment documentation and maintenance of personnel files.
• Support benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries.
• Assist with 401(k) plan administration.
• Support HRIS administration.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records in compliance with company and legal requirements.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and compliance initiatives as needed.
• Support collection and maintenance of employee records (e.g., training records, acknowledgement of receipt records).
• Support and assist HR with planning employee activities and events.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of payroll related experience
• Proficient in MS Office suite, specifically in Excel
• Solid knowledge of payroll and HRIS systems
• Broad knowledge of benefits and benefit administration

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.