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Kforce Inc

Payroll Specialist

Kforce Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Base Pay Range $80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

Manage the full payroll cycle: collect and validate timecards, resolve exceptions, obtain approvals, and process payroll runs

Maintain time and attendance workflows (PTO, sick, overtime rules), ensuring compliance with FLSA and state laws

Set up new hires, transfers, and terminations; calculate final pay, retro pay, bonuses, commissions, and special pay types

Administer deductions and earnings (benefits, 401(k), HSA, commuter), wage garnishments, child support, and tax levies

Conduct pre- and post-processing audits, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate payroll release

Reconcile payroll to the general ledger, prepare and post journal entries, and collaborate with accounting on period‑end close

Maintain tax compliance, support multi‑state withholding and unemployment, and manage year‑end activities (W2/W2c)

Utilize ADP Workforce Now (or similar HRIS/payroll systems) to build and run recurring and ad hoc reports

Document standard operating procedures, monitor control points, and recommend automation and workflow improvements

Prepare and file workers' compensation forms, track incidents, and support return‑to‑work documentation

Assist HR with employment verifications, policy acknowledgements, leave tracking (FMLA/PFML, STD/LTD), and onboarding/offboarding

Support audits, respond to employee payroll inquiries, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive data

Participate in system upgrades, data cleanups, and integrations

Provide backup coverage for HR/payroll teammates and take on special assignments as needed

Requirements

5-10 years of progressive payroll experience, including full‑cycle processing and multi‑state compliance (7+ years preferred)

Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred; FPC/CPP certification a plus

Strong experience with ADP Workforce Now (or similar payroll systems) is strongly preferred

Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, report building, and GL reconciliation

Knowledge of FLSA, wage & hour, tax withholding/unemployment, garnishments/levies, and year‑end activities

High attention to detail, deadline‑driven, strong problem‑solving skills, excellent communication, and a customer‑service mindset

Workers' compensation experience is a plus but not required

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority Level Associate

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Human Resources

Industries Machinery Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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