About Making Opportunity Count MOC’s mission is to empower families to achieve economic security by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities. To alleviate poverty, we deliver a variety of services including childcare, education, workforce development, nutrition, health, and community and housing support. Position Overview: Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Coordinator is responsible for a variety of data entry and time-keeping tasks to complete processing of the Agency’s bi-weekly payroll. Duties include ensuring time and attendance systems are functional and timekeeping entries are accurate and properly prepared for processing payroll. The Payroll Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring all MOC employee benefits transactions, garnishments, deduction orders, are processed according to requested legal demands. Reconciling payroll transactions internally and with all benefits vendors pre- and post-submission is a primary responsibility of the individual serving in this role. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Responsible for payroll processing and partners with employees, managers, and supervisors to maintain accurate payroll and employee databases + Runs and reviews a time and attendance report to ensure all timecards are completed and ready for processing + Reviews all payroll transactions for current payroll for accuracy and to correct errors prior to submission + Coordinates and processes all employee elected transactions for participation in benefit plans and ensures deductions from employees’ paychecks are accurate + Processes all pay changes to include promotions, merit, bonuses, stipends, retro pay etc. + Works closely with the HR Director to ensure all benefits billing are processed in a timely manne r + Assists employees with issues that may arise with direct deposits, deductions, and other pay change transactions + Assists employees with resolving benefits related matters with the Agency’s benefits vendors + Reconciles billing with number of participants and uploads supporting documentation into vendor portals + Reviews all carrier connection reports to ensure various recurring payroll deductions and payments are successfully transmitted each payroll cycle + Enters all benefits related billing information into the financial processing data base (Blackbaud/EM / PaperSave ) + Runs reports and gathers materials as needed to assist with various audits such as WC, 403(b), etc., that require employee pay data and other payroll related information + Assists the HR team with special projects, employee functions, administrative tasks, and other reporting - related work + Communicates effectively with staff throughout the Agency and other vendor and/or third-party stakeholders as appropriate + Completes all regulatory filings with Mass Tax Connect including PFML and other required filings pertaining to benefits and payroll as directed by the HR Director and VP &Chief HR Officer. + Other duties and special projects as assigned Required Qualifications and Skills: + Must possess excellent organizational skills and must be detailed oriented + Consistently meet the demands of Agency’s payroll functions + Work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities on a regular basi s + Work under pressure and with tight deadlines + Effectively manage and organize workload and deliver on critical and time sensitive tasks. + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Agency + Work closely with the HR team and Fiscal Department to ensure all obligations pertaining to payroll, tax liabilities, etc. are in compliance with applicable law + Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field preferred; with at least one year in a payroll coordinator’s role required + Understanding the principles of accounting preferred + Must understand and can apply basic mathematical principles to calculation and determination of pay + Effective communication, verbal and written, as well as strong relationship building skills are required + Experience working within an HR and/or fiscal team preferred + Proficiency with various technology and Human Resources Information and Payroll Systems such as ADP HRIS and Payroll systems; MS Office Suite; experience with any form of accounting application + Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred Physical Requirements and Working Style: + Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer + Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times + Position can be fully remote if the successful candidate is located within the following states: CT, FL, MA, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, PR, VA, or VT. A hybrid schedule is also a vailable for a local candidate Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Compensation: A salary within the range of $51,000 to $69,000 annually will be provided to the successful candidate having met the minimum requirements for the position consistent with the MOC compensation philosophy. The candidate’s exact placement will be determined based on factors consistent with MOC’s compensation framework. MOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403b, accrued paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays. Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: Making Opportunity Count is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.