Payroll & Benefits Specialist

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REGULAR FULL TIME HOURLY Staff Brockton, MA, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Human Resources Department

Father Bill’s & Main Spring is committed to ending and preventing homelessness in Southern Massachusetts with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, jobs, housing, and services. We help people who are struggling with homelessness or are at risk of homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency.

Father Bill’s & Main Spring is a growing and dynamic social service agency with particular expertise in emergency and permanent housing, job training and placement, and prevention services for individuals and families in need. Over the next five years, our strategic focus includes an increase in affordable, permanent supportive housing, a more efficient model of care for families experiencing homelessness, commitment to an enhanced delivery model to reduce the need for shelter, and improved community relations in order to achieve these goals.

Our staff are thoughtful and caring individuals who share our passion for these ideals and creative approaches to helping people improve their lives.

We offer a generous benefits package and a comprehensive orientation and training program, as well as ample opportunities for advancement for qualified individuals who show a commitment to our Mission.

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll, employee benefits, HRIS processes, and related compliance activities. This position serves as the organization's subject matter expert for payroll and benefits administration and partners closely with Finance and Human Resources to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional employee experience.

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist manages all payroll processing functions utilizing ADP Workforce Now, coordinates benefits administration, maintains HRIS records, supports audits and reporting requirements, and serves as a primary resource for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to leverage HR technology to streamline processes and enhance employee service.

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately
  300+ employees and program participants, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure payroll-related data integrity withinADPWorkforce Now.
• Audit payroll transactions including wage changes, deductions, leave balances, tax with holdings, direct deposits, and timekeeping data.
• Process off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, retroactive payments, and corrections as required.
• Administer wage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and other payroll-related compliance requirements.
• Process employment verifications, wage statements, and requests for compensation documentation.
• Support payroll allocations, reconciliations, and reporting requirements in partnership with the Finance Department.
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and regulatory reporting.

• Administer employee benefit programs
• Coordinate employee enrollments, life event changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment processes.
• Serve as the primary employee resourceregardingbenefit eligibility, enrollment, and plan information.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and ensuretimelypayment to vendors.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to resolve benefit-related issues.
• Assistin employee wellness and benefits education initiatives.
• Coordinate bi-weekly 401(k) contribution processing and funding.
• Prepare reports and documentationrequiredfor annual audits, compliance testing, and retirement plan administration.
• Support retirementplancensus reporting and employer contribution processes.
• Work with retirement plan vendors and consultants to ensure compliance andaccuraterecordkeeping.

• Serve as the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) administrator for ADP Workforce Now.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy across payroll, benefits, and HR systems.
• Recommend and implement enhancements that improve…