HR Specialist - Temporary

YEB PAYROLL LLC•Parker, MA

About The Position

The temporary Payroll & Onboarding Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and delivering a seamless, compliant onboarding experience for new hires. This role supports employees across multiple states and partners closely with HR and hiring managers to ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience from day one. This role is temporary and designed to assist the HR team with seasonal hiring. The temp assignment is expected to last several months.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
2–4 years of payroll and/or HR operations experience
Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now
Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite.
Proficiency with Excel
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and customer service skills
Working knowledge of federal and state employment regulations

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the end-to-end onboarding process
Prepare and process new hire paperwork and ensure completion of required documentation (I-9s, tax forms, acknowledgments
Enter and verify employee data in ADP Workforce Now and other payroll systems
Ensure a positive onboarding experience by proactively working with Recruiting and Hiring Managers to work through barriers.
Communicate with candidates to ensure understanding
Work with leadership to ensure payroll information is prepared in a timely manner
Maintain Excel spreadsheets where needed.
Process payroll accurately and on time in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
Support multi-state payroll compliance, including tax setup.
Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies
Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Maintain payroll records in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements