HR Generalist - Payroll Team

$67,000 - $86,000/Yr

Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc - Boston, MA

Full-time

Remote - Boston, MA

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

The Human Resources Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is seeking an experienced HR practitioner for a HR Generalist - Payroll role. This position will be eligible for remote work; however, some portion of each week will be in person. The HR Generalist - Payroll is a key position on the Payroll Team in the Human Resources Department, responsible for providing excellent customer service to all CPCS employees and ensuring payroll is processed accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all CPCS payroll processes, including time and attendance, for the Agency's approximately 725 employees.
• Assisting the Payroll Manager with payroll operational issues including creating an audit system to ensure payroll processes are complete and accurate.
• Providing effective and efficient payroll customer service to employees by ensuring the HR staff has accurate information to respond to questions and issues.
• Training CPCS managers, supervisors, and staff on SSTA as needed.
• Reviewing and processing manual employee reimbursement entries in HR/CMS and the Labor Cost Management portal (LCM).
• Maintaining accurate records of employee transactions.
• Running and reviewing bi-weekly and monthly payroll reports to audit HR/CMS data via the Commonwealth Information Warehouse (CIW) and correct any discrepancies.
• Keeping up to date with applicable laws, acts, policies, and system changes and communicate changes to CPCS staff.
• Serving as backup for on-boarding of new Agency staff by entering employees in the Commonwealth's HR system (currently HR/CMS).
• Assisting HR Team with special projects as assigned and provide back-up for other HR staff when needed.
• Providing excellent customer service to all who interact with the HR Unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and at least three (3) years of human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills.
• Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Windows; knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
• Unwavering commitment to developing a diverse workforce.
• Ability to organize and implement detailed and complex projects, with strong attention to detail.
• Positive phone and in person presence in dealing with law schools, applicants and legal community.
• Ability to think strategically, creatively and function in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience making presentations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and pension package.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• Work/life balance with work from home options and flexible hours.