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Payroll and Benefits Specialist – HR Generalist

United States, Ware, MA · Job Posted March 26, 2026
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Are you ready to advance your career in a collaborative environment and play a vital HR role within a highly respected financial institution? We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Generalist to serve as our primary Payroll and Benefits partner working on a HR Team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management, administration, and compliance of all payroll, benefits, and leave programs. Beyond tactical work, you’ll act as the primary HRIS administrator—while maintaining relationships with vendors and supporting strategic HR analytics.

Job Responsibility

  • End-to-end payroll processing for 250 employees using ADP.
  • Full-cycle benefits administration, employee leave management (FMLA/STD/LTD/etc.), and routine HRIS administration.
  • Point of contact for payroll/benefit/leave inquiries and for the HRIS vendor management.
  • Prepare and analyze HR reports/metrics to support leadership decision-making.
  • Contribute to continuous process improvement across HR operations.
  • Partner closely with a collaborative, experienced HR team in a business casual, positive culture.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience processing payroll and administering benefit programs
  • Demonstrated HRIS knowledge (preferably ADP, but other platforms considered)
  • Experience handling employee leaves and compliance processes.
  • Strong communication, detail orientation, and a proactive, team-first mindset.

What we offer

  • Excellent medical plans
  • 401(k) with generous automatic employer contribution
  • educational assistance
  • fresh fruit daily
  • food trucks in summer
  • annual employee recognition events

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