Payroll Specialist

EF Education First / Hult•Cambridge, MA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Payroll Specialist for EF Education First, you will play a critical role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. You will partner closely with the HR and Finance teams to manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, and serve as a trusted resource for employee payroll inquiries. This role sits within the HR function and offers exposure to a broad range of compensation, benefits, and people operations processes.

Requirements

2+ years of payroll processing experience required.
Proficiency in payroll systems (experience with ADP GlobalView and ADP Smart Compliance helpful)
Familiarity with Oracle HCM a plus
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to compile and analyze payroll data.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of payroll processing.
Well-organized and deadline-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
High level of confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive employee information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
A problem-solving approach, with the ability to identify discrepancies and drive resolution.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

Process employee payroll on a regular schedule, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all pay cycles.
Verify timecards and resolve discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
Manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and leave updates.
Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within the payroll system.
Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and a commitment to resolution.
Assist with payroll audits and provide requested documentation and information.
Assist in compiling reports to support HR, Finance, and leadership needs.
Assist in processing 401(k) contributions and ensuring accurate deduction management.

Benefits

Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings and workshops
Four weeks paid vacation your first year
ten paid holidays
two floating holidays
Exciting business travel opportunities
25% company match on your 401(k) contributions
Market-leading medical, dental and vision coverage
options for life and disability insurance
accident and hospital insurance
legal and pet insurance
Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Access to fertility care and family-building support
Wellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursement
Frequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run resource groups
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Tenure-based sabbatical eligibility
EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more)
Discounts at local venues and businesses
Amazing offices designed to match the caliber of the people who work there
flexibility of working from home one day a week.