Forum Group Boston ยท 18 hours ago
Payroll Manager
Greater Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expForum Group Boston is a boutique staffing agency specializing in connecting top-tier Accounting, Finance, and Operations professionals with exceptional career opportunities. They are seeking a Payroll Manager to support day-to-day U.S. payroll operations, focusing on executing payroll processing activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Execute end-to-end U.S. payroll processing on a regular cycle, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines
Process off-cycle and special payroll runs, including equity-related compensation and employee separations
Review, validate, and reconcile payroll data related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits
Identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies and calculation issues in a timely manner
Respond directly to employee payroll inquiries with a strong focus on accuracy, clarity, and service
Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation
Perform payroll account reconciliations and support month-end close activities
Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll processes, including reconciliations and regulatory reporting
Generate payroll reports and data extracts to support Finance, HR, and audit requirements
Ensure payroll processing complies with federal, state, and local regulations
Maintain accurate payroll documentation and support internal and external audits as needed
Partner with HR and Finance to ensure payroll inputs align with compensation, benefits, and equity programs
Support payroll system maintenance, updates, and testing activities
Contribute to process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and control within payroll operations
Qualification
Required
2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience in 800+ FTE environments
Experience supporting multi-state U.S. payroll operations
Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reconciliation work
Working knowledge of equity and incentive compensation payroll processing
Familiarity with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and year-end activities
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and follow-through skills
Ability to manage deadlines and volume in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills
Preferred
ADP WFN payroll platform experience highly preferred
Benefits
Bonus
Equity eligibility
Company
Forum Group Boston
Forum Group Boston is a boutique, client-centered group of professionals with an unmatched dedication to matching the most talented Accounting, Finance and Operations professionals with the most exciting career opportunities in New England and beyond.
Founded in 2025Burlington, Massachusetts, US
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase