Payroll Specialist

Massachusetts Connections Academy (MassCA) is a tuition‑free virtual public school district that employs more than 200 faculty and staff and serves approximately 3,000 students in grades K–12 across Massachusetts. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a high‑quality, personalized online learning experience.

Position:
Payroll Specialist

Location:

Walpole, Massachusetts (Hybrid – 2 days in‑person, 3 days remote)

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 per year

• Prepare, process, and reconcile semi‑monthly payroll for more than 250 employees.
• Process payroll efficiently using ADP and verify employee timesheets.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and the Business Office for payroll changes (new hires, terminations, leaves, benefit changes).
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records in the system.
• Prepare and reconcile reports for retirement systems, employee benefits, payroll taxes, and other payroll‑related reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Perform year‑end payroll processing and reporting, including W‑2 and Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting.
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation audits.
• Maintain and update EPIMS information.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Support system implementations, process improvements, and workflow enhancements.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to Human Resources and the Business Office with purchasing, invoice processing, special projects, and other administrative functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Manager.

• 3–5 years of progressively responsible payroll processing experience.
• Demonstrated experience processing payroll using ADP.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, accounting principles, payroll taxes, and reporting requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to learn new software quickly, adapt to changing processes, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to assist employees with payroll inquiries.

• Experience working in a public school district or municipality.
• Experience with Tyler School ERP Pro and ADP.
• Experience with retirement reporting, ACA compliance, and year‑end payroll processing.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

TECCA does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of ethnic group identification/ethnicity, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, physical or mental disability, age, and any other category protected by federal or state law. TECCA provides equal access in its employment practices.