Payroll Specialist

Rapid7 - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

A career at Rapid7 is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you're someone who cares, there's a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Rapid7 being a great place to work. This dynamic team will consist of six members who are focused on the following: ensuring the company's Global payrolls are processed accurately, compliantly and per the established payroll calendars. Our goal is to create a dynamic team that can think of the big picture with a continuous process improvement mindset. The Payroll Specialist will be primarily responsible for the Rapid7 US Payroll. There is potential to take on some Global payroll processing over time. To be successful in this role you will need to ensure payroll inputs align with the outputs, while adhering to the approved payroll deadlines and assigned pay dates. In addition, you will act as a Team Player and be able to support your team members as needed for backup purposes.

Responsibilities

• Process US payroll end to end in ADP WorkForce Now.
• Prioritize payroll processing according to the approved payroll calendars and deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Audit payroll register to payroll inputs, research, and correct discrepancies.
• Work on payroll problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization as needed.
• Respond to all internal customers' inquiries within the assigned SLAs.
• Assist as needed with month-end closing queries as they relate to the payrolls.
• Understand Rapid7's Leave policies and how they relate to your assigned payrolls for compliance and accurate payroll purposes.
• Access online banking systems to initiate all necessary funding payments for payroll, taxes and benefits as designated per country.

Requirements

• 2-4 years' experience supporting US multi-state payroll, Global payroll is a plus.
• Experience with Exempt and Non-Exempt payrolls.
• General knowledge and understanding of 401k, Benefits, and US payroll legislation.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with general accounting principles.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and time management due to varying deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to interact within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and solid analytical skills.
• ADP WorkForce Now experience required.
• Workday experience is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Global payroll processing.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• Dental Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• Vision Insurance through VSP
• 100% Company paid Life and Disability Insurance through Sun Life
• Voluntary Life through Sun Life
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA through Benefit Express
• Transportation FSA through Benefit Express
• Pet Insurance available through Nationwide Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance available through MetLife Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan through Fidelity along with a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Unlimited vacation time
• Generous paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave