HR Generalist - Payroll Team

Company: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

An Official website of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsALERTEffective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today!Job Description - HR Generalist - Payroll Team (2400091K)The Human Resources Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is seeking an experienced HR practitioner for a HR Generalist - Payroll role. This position will be eligible for remote work; however, some portion of each week will be in person.POSITION OVERVIEWThe HR Generalist - Payroll is a key position on the Payroll Team in the Human Resources Department. We are seeking applicants who can provide excellent customer service to all CPCS employees and help to ensure that payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant, efficient, and timely manner. The HR Generalist - Payroll will regularly communicate with CPCS employees as well as individuals in other agencies and organizations. The HR Generalist - Payroll will act as back-up to other HR team members to ensure coverage in all areas.The HR Generalist - Payroll reports to the Payroll Manager.RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties of the HR Generalist - Payroll include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with all CPCS payroll processes, including time and attendance, for the Agency's approximately 725 employees and ensure that payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant, efficient, and timely manner;
• Assisting the Payroll Manager with payroll operational issues including creating an audit system to ensure payroll processes are complete and accurate;
• Providing effective and efficient payroll customer service to employees by ensuring the HR staff has accurate information to respond to questions and issues. Training CPCS managers, supervisors, and staff on SSTA as needed. Serving as on-site CPCS HR/CMS and SSTA expert;
• Reviewing and processing manual employee reimbursement entries in HR/CMS and the Labor Cost Management portal (LCM);
• Maintaining accurate records of employee transactions;
• Running and reviewing bi-weekly and monthly payroll reports to audit HR/CMS data via the Commonwealth Information Warehouse (CIW) and correct any discrepancies;
• Keeping up to date with applicable laws, acts, policies, and system changes and communicate changes to CPCS staff;
• Serving as backup for on-boarding of new Agency staff by entering employees in the Commonwealth's HR system (currently HR/CMS), and serving as a backup for benefit orientation for new hires, and entering relevant benefit options at time of employment;
• Assisting HR Team with special projects as assigned and provide back-up for other HR staff when needed;
• Providing excellent customer service to all who interact with the HR Unit by responding in a timely, accurate, respectful, and professional manner to customer service questions and requests;
• Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and at least three (3) years of human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills;
  • Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Windows; knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS preferred;
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise considerable judgment and discretion;
    • Unwavering commitment to developing a diverse workforce;
    • Ability to organize and implement detailed and complex projects, with strong attention to detail;
    • Positive phone and in person presence in dealing with law schools, applicants and legal community;
    • Ability to think strategically, creatively and function in a fast-paced changing environment;
    • Ability to handle a wide variety of duties and work within the HR team to provide best customer service to CPCS staff;
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience making presentations.COMPENSATIONCPCS offers a competitive compensation, benefits, and pension package; a diverse and inclusive culture; colleagues and co-workers who are committed to and passionate about their work; and the opportunity to serve. CPCS work culture also promotes work/life balance, providing work from home options and flexible hours.EEO StatementThe Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies.Primary LocationJobHuman ResourcesAgencyCommittee for Pub Counsel SrvcScheduleFull-timeShiftDayJob PostingOct 21, 2024, 8:36:35 PMNumber of Openings1Salary66,700.00 - 85,538.00 Yearly
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