Payroll Specialist

Children's Friend•Providence, RI

31d

About The Position

At Children’s Friend, we are on a mission to strengthen families and ensure children have the resources they need to thrive. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll & HRIS Specialist who is passionate about leveraging technology and data to improve processes, ensure compliance, and support the employees who power our programs. If you enjoy optimizing systems, solving problems, and ensuring payroll runs smoothly, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. In this role, you will serve as a key partner in payroll operations and HR systems management, helping ensure our data, reporting, and processes run efficiently and accurately.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
3–5 years of payroll and HRIS experience, including expertise with ADP Workforce Now
Knowledge of Rhode Island labor laws
Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Nice To Haves

Strong Excel and data analysis skills preferred

Responsibilities

Processing biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule
Managing and optimizing our HRIS system (ADP Workforce Now) to ensure data integrity, functionality, and efficiency
Auditing HRIS data and identifying discrepancies to maintain accurate employee records
Running HRIS reports and analytics to support leadership decision-making and workforce planning
Supporting payroll transactions including new hires, terminations, taxes, garnishments, and benefits deductions
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and wage laws
Assisting with year-end reporting, including W-2s and ACA compliance
Supporting audits and reporting needs for grants, leadership, and external auditors
Maintaining accurate updates to the 403(b) retirement plan and employee records
Providing training and support to staff on HRIS self-service tools and processes
Recommending process improvements and system enhancements that increase efficiency and service

Benefits

Medical Dental and Vision coverage
Bilingual Pay Incentive program- earn up to $2,000/yr to use your bilingual ability
Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
12 paid Holidays
Competitive Vacation Benefits
Training and Professional Development
Education Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance