Payroll/HR Specialist

Position: Payroll/HR Specialist

Location: Amherst, NH

Employment Type: Part-Time (22.5 hours)

Start Date: May 18, 2026

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll/HR Specialist to ensure our 50+ employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting core HR functions, from onboarding to benefits administration.

Job Summary

The Payroll/HR Specialist is responsible for day-to-day payroll, benefits, and HR administration. This position works closely with the Executive and Financial Directors, provides exceptional service to RSEC employees, and interacts with vendors and service providers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly payroll for all employees, including maintaining and updating information in the payroll system and ADP (e.g., hourly rates, salaries, stipends, bonuses, time worked, paid leave, and holidays)

  • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including personal information, address changes, tax exemptions, withholdings, and wage changes

  • Process weekly payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions; maintain all payroll information related to the calculation, withholding, and remittance of federal, state, and local payroll taxes

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations

  • Prepare and distribute paychecks or direct deposit statements to employees

  • Assist employees with benefits and payroll-related inquiries, resolving issues or discrepancies professionally

  • Manage benefits deductions and ensure proper recording in payroll systems and ADP

  • Administer and process all employee benefits, including medical, dental, Section 125 plans, 403(b), life and disability plans, workers' compensation, and COBRA; assist with plan renewals, reporting, and communication

  • Ensure consistent application of benefit policies, procedures, and guidelines, and maintain compliance with federal and state laws (e.g., FMLA, workers' compensation, HIPAA, ADA, ACA)

  • Reconcile benefit invoices with employee records; create and maintain confidential and accurate employee and payroll files

  • Collaborate with the Executive and Finance Director to ensure seamless payroll integration with timekeeping systems and employee records

  • Perform other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business with an HR focus preferred

  • Certification in payroll (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional – CPP) highly desirable

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing and HR or a similar role required

  • Familiarity with payroll software, Excel spreadsheets, and knowledge of tax laws and payroll regulations are essential

  • Proficiency in platforms such as ADP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar financial software, plus advanced Excel (formulas, Pivot Tables) highly recommended

How to Apply

Please apply here. Select "Main Office" as your location.