Human Resource Assistant

Savers Bank•Southbridge, MA

2d•$58,300 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the VP of Human Resources, the Human Resources Assistant provides critical administrative and clerical support to the HR department and Executive team. This role partners closely with HR to ensure the accurate and timely execution of payroll, benefits administration, recruiting support, onboarding, reporting, and office coordination. This is a highly clerical, detail-oriented position requiring strong technical skills, exceptional accuracy, and strict confidentiality. The ideal candidate is organized, systems-focused, and comfortable working across multiple HR, payroll and benefit platforms. Here at Savers Bank we use Paylocity. Previous use and understanding of this system is a PLUS!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting payroll and/or benefits administration
Working knowledge of FLSA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, and related employment regulations
Strong technical skills with HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms (Paylocity experience preferred)
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Prepare and support bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy of timecards, deductions, and employee records
Enter new hires, job changes, bonuses, incentives, direct deposits, and tax updates into Paylocity
Maintain employee payroll and HR records with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
Coordinate employee timekeeping, accruals, and uploads to the payroll system
Prepare payroll, benefit, and HR-related reports for management, auditors, and vendors
Administer employee benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment
Submit bi-weekly 401(k) contributions and serve as liaison with third-party administrators
Assist with COBRA, FMLA, STD, LTD, Workers’ Compensation, and pension-related processes
Reconcile monthly and year-end payroll and benefit reports, including W-2 support
Review and process insurance carrier invoices and resolve discrepancies
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations
Assist with recruiting, applicant tracking, onboarding, orientations, and offboarding
Maintain accurate HR files and electronic records
Provide administrative assistance to the President, CFO, EVP, and HR Department
Manage the CFO’s calendar and assist with scheduling and coordination
Order office and HR-related supplies
Support HR events such as wellness initiatives, employee programs, and bank-sponsored activities