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Wingate Companies

Payroll Specialist - Hybrid from Newton, MA

Wingate Companies, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165

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Overview Payroll Specialist - Hybrid from Newton, MA

Join Wingate Companies as a Payroll Specialist and bring your accuracy, analytical skills, and customer service mindset to a company that’s modernizing how it supports its people.

Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation:

$25–$35/hour (based on experience)

Location:

Wingate Companies – Corporate Office, Newton, MA (Onsite) (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite/week once fully trained.)

What You’ll Do

Manage payroll for about 2000 employees across multiple states, ensuring every paycheck is accurate, compliant, and on time.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, handle payroll processing, auditing, and employee inquiries with professionalism and care.

Process and audit four payrolls accurately and on schedule

Resolve payroll and HRIS discrepancies before they affect employees

Respond promptly to employee questions and requests with a service-first attitude

Maintain GL codes, tax accuracy, and compliance with regulations

Support audits, reporting, and payroll history requests

Collaborate with HR and Benefits on employee changes and terminations

Why you’ll do great You are detail-oriented, analytical, and thrive in environments where precision and service matter equally. You understand that payroll is both numbers and people, balancing accuracy with empathy and clear communication.

What We Offer

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Summer Fridays and hybrid flexibility

Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions

Life and disability insurance

Employee wellness initiatives and recognition programs

Opportunities for training, career growth, and advancement

What you bring

3+ years of payroll experience (multi-state and multi-cycle preferred)

Experience supporting at least 1000+ employees

Strong customer service mindset, responsive, patient, and solutions-focused

Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and familiarity with GL codes, debits/credits, and reconciliations

Experience with an HRIS/payroll platform (UKG Ready experience a plus)

Working knowledge of tax filings, deductions, and compliance

At Wingate Management Companies, we’re more than just a real estate company — we’re a mission-driven organization focused on building communities and creating opportunity. From affordable housing to workforce development, we’re committed to making a meaningful impact, and we support our employees with a collaborative, people-first culture.

Apply today — we are looking to hire within the next 28 days!

Wingate Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Job Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

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