Payroll Specialist

CFS

Boston, MA
1 day ago

$55,000–$75,000 Per Year

Highlights

Creative Financial Staffing is partnered with a well-known Boston nonprofit organization seeking a Payroll Specialist on their Human Resources team. The Payroll Specialist sits on the Human Resources team and partners closely with the Finance department.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Boston, MA
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$55,000–$75,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

Description

Creative Financial Staffing is partnered with a well-known Boston nonprofit organization seeking a Payroll Specialist on their Human Resources team.

About The Organization Seeking A Payroll Specialist:

Internationally famous organization serving the local, national, and international community
Founded over 100 years ago; they take care to keep the programming relevant
Five major concurrently running programs are funded by donations, grants, and other sources
The Payroll Specialist sits on the Human Resources team and partners closely with the Finance department

Responsibilities For The Payroll Specialist Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Process payroll for 200+ employees
Manage HRIS data entry and system updates
Ensure compliance with payroll laws and tax regulations
Onboard new employees in the HRIS and manage benefits enrollment
Provide support for payroll/benefits inquiries and issues
Prepare payroll journal entries
Assist with audits and internal process improvements

Background Expected Of The Payroll Specialist:

BS in Accounting or Finance, or experience equivalent (+4 years in payroll)
3+ years of experience in a payroll position
Nonprofit experience and proficiency with Paylocity are pluses

Salary Range:
$55,000 - 75,000

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About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.