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Applause · 1 day ago

People Ops & Payroll Specialist

Framingham, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

Applause is a company recognized for its digital quality and employee experience, providing software testing and UX research solutions. They are seeking a People Operations & Payroll Specialist to support HRIS administration, payroll processing, and various administrative tasks within the People team, offering a great opportunity for someone early in their HR career.

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Hiring Manager

Owen Broderick

Responsibilities

Support the administration and maintenance of our HRIS (ADP) including employee records, job data, and reporting

Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems

Assist in optimizing workflows and processes within the HRIS platform

Assist with system implementations, upgrades and integrations

Prepare monthly and quarterly reports

Partner with the Payroll team to help ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for U.S. and international employees

Assist with payroll audits, data entry, and reconciliations

Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Own and execute a variety of day-to-day administrative tasks across the People team

Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience

Assist with compliance tracking, employee verifications, and reporting

Collaborate with internal teams such as Finance, IT, and Legal to support employee-related processes

Jump in where needed to support broader People initiatives and projects

Qualification

HRIS (ADP)Payroll processesAnalytic mindsetGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

1-3 years of experience in People Operations, HR, or payroll (internships and early career experience welcome)

Familiarity with HRIS systems (ADP experience strongly preferred)

Basic understanding of payroll processes and compliance

Analytic mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Google Slides, with the ability to create professional-level reports, spreadsheets, and presentations