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Robert Half Payroll and Benefits Specialist- HR Generalist in Ware, Massachusetts
Description
Payroll and Benefits Specialist – HR Generalist
(Hybrid; 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Are you ready to advance your career in a collaborative environment and play a vital HR role within a highly respected financial institution? We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Generalist to serve as our primary Payroll and Benefits partner working on a HR Team.
Position Overview:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management, administration, and compliance of all payroll, benefits, and leave programs. Beyond tactical work, you’ll act as the primary HRIS administrator—while maintaining relationships with vendors and supporting strategic HR analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-end payroll processing for 250 employees using ADP.
Full-cycle benefits administration, employee leave management (FMLA/STD/LTD/etc.), and routine HRIS administration.
Point of contact for payroll/benefit/leave inquiries and for the HRIS vendor management.
Prepare and analyze HR reports/metrics to support leadership decision-making.
Contribute to continuous process improvement across HR operations.
Partner closely with a collaborative, experienced HR team in a business casual, positive culture.
What We’re Looking For:
3+ years of experience processing payroll and administering benefit programs
Demonstrated HRIS knowledge (preferably ADP, but other platforms considered)
Experience handling employee leaves and compliance processes.
Payroll/benefits professionals with hands-on experience, OR HR Generalists with broad expertise in payroll, HRIS, benefits, and compliance are encouraged to apply.
Strong communication, detail orientation, and a proactive, team-first mindset.
Why Join Us?
Engaged, tight-knit HR team: Everyone has clear responsibilities and the group values collaboration and mutual support.
Friendly, business casual workplace—yes, you can wear jeans!
Robust benefits: Excellent medical plans, 401(k) with generous automatic employer contribution, educational assistance, fresh fruit daily, food trucks in summer, and annual employee recognition events.
Make an impact: This position became available due to retirement, giving you the opportunity to shape the role and continue key HR processes for a successful institution.
Apply Today
Take the next step in your HR career with an organization committed to its employees. If you’re a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a high-trust, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
Apply today or email your resume to Kelsey.Ryan@roberthalf(.com)
Requirements
3+ years of experience processing payroll and administering benefit programs
Demonstrated HRIS knowledge (preferably ADP, but other platforms considered)
Experience handling employee leaves and compliance processes.
Payroll/benefits professionals with hands-on experience, OR HR Generalists with broad expertise in payroll, HRIS, benefits, and compliance are encouraged to apply.
Strong communication, detail orientation, and a proactive, team-first mindset.
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