Senior Human Resources & Payroll Business Generalist

Primary Functions

The Senior Human Resources & Payroll Generalist is responsible for supporting all aspects of the employee lifecycle and the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function. This role administers key employment processes, including recruitment, onboarding, policy administration, benefits and leave management, performance management, compensation, and payroll.  The Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation while fostering a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Benefits, Compensation & Leave Administration (25%)

Manage leave of absence programs including FMLA, PFML, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and related documentation

Administer employee benefits and assist employees with benefit-related questions

Responsible for compensation processing and planning

Support employee engagement and wellness initiatives

Monitors pay equity and fair pay practices

Prepare competitive market and related surveys as needed

 

Employee Relations & Development (20%)

Provide coaching support to managers regarding employee relations

Address employee inquiries with sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality

Assist with performance management, including creating and implementing performance related plans, surveys, employee development, and training initiatives

 

Compliance, Reporting & Policy Administration (20%)

Ensure compliance with federal/state employment laws, hiring policies and/EEO requirements

Maintain accurate employee records and HR information systems

Responsible for the employee handbook

Prepare HR reports, maintain documentation, and support audits as needed

Develop and implement HR policies and programs

 

Payroll Administration (20%)

Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule for multi-state employees.

Audit payroll data including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and benefit deductions.

Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, garnishments, and payroll reporting requirements.

Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in partnership with Finance.

Maintain payroll records and respond to employee payroll inquiries.

Coordinate year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation and audits.

 

Talent Acquisition (15%)

Coordinate recruitment activities, including posting positions, sourcing effectively, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and facilitating the hiring process

Lead the pre-employment processes (reference, background checking)

Conduct new employee orientation and onboarding

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field with 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws, government compliance regulations affecting recruitment, hiring, and employment, as well as compensation practices and pay equity laws

Experience in payroll processing and related follow up activities

Ability to take initiative, resolve problems, and multi-task effectively while managing competing priorities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality

Ability to work with diverse constituencies

Preferred Qualifications

SHRM of HRCI Certification Credentials

Experience working in a Professional service firm

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Job Description for Qualified Individuals

Review and preparation of federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses (1120's and 1065's), fiduciary trusts, estates, and exempt organizations.

Build new and existing client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client businesses.

Prepare internal memoranda, written correspondence, and other documents for submission to the IRS or Treasury Department.

Manage multiple clients, including budgeted hours.

Staff training.

Must possess the following: 

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

CPA Certification.

8 - 10+ years prior experience in public accounting tax experience.

Experience in reviewing and preparing income tax returns listed in Job Description.

Research skills required - must be able to summarize tax topics and reach a conclusion.

Significant supervisory experience.

Strong accounting and analytical skills.

Strong computer skills: proficiency in Tax software, Excel, and Word.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Detail oriented and ability to multi-task.

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Audit Senior / Supervisor

Job Description for Qualified Individuals

Assist audit in planning, fieldwork, and delivery of services to clients.

Preparation of audit workpapers and financial statements in accordance with generally accepted account principles.

Review work performed by team members providing constructive feedback.

Answer technical and procedural questions, training, and mentoring team members.

Ensure compliance with established firm quality control procedures.

Assist clients with potential mergers and acquisitions by analysis information, calculating key ratios, identifying areas of savings, etc.

Build strong working relationship with clients.

Must possess the following:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

CPA Certification.

5+ years of public accounting experience.

Experience in performing audits, reviews and compilations of for-profit entities, and not-for-profits organizations.

Ability to research pronouncements and the proper application to client situations.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Desire for challenging work and career advancement.

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Administrative Assistant

Job Description for Qualified Individuals

As the first point of contact for our company, this role plays a crucial part in creating a positive and welcoming environment for our clients and visitors.  Support the daily office routine by answering the telephone, greeting visitors, managing office access, handling incoming and outgoing mail, monitoring employees’ time, bank deposits, maintaining the meeting schedules for the conference rooms, petty cash, office supplies and the service of copy machines.  Also, serve as the contact for any maintenance issues involving office space.  Client-related duties include setting up new clients in our various software systems, checking in client information upon receipt, scanning client information for tax return preparation, processing tax returns and financial statements for final completion, client billing and other administrative duties.  The ability to pro-forma and proofread financial statements is a plus.

Must possess the following:

Minimum 5 years' experience working in an advanced administrative role as well as prior experience working in a professional service firm.

High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.  Experience with the following software programs is a plus: Eclipse, SafeSend, ShareFile and Thomson Reuters.

Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.

Full-time position.

Salary commensurate with experience.  Hourly rate range is $25 to $35 per hour.

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Staff Accountant / Tax Preparer

Job Description for Qualified Individuals

Preparation of federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses (1120's and 1065's), fiduciary trusts, estates, and exempt organizations.

Build strong working relationship with clients.

Must possess the following:

CPA Certification or be in the process of pursuing same.

5+ years of public accounting experience.

Tax return preparation for individuals and corporations.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Desire for challenging work and career advancement.

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In addition to creating a life/work environment for our team, our firm offers an excellent benefits package, including individual and family health insurance, flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, salary competitive with the Western Massachusetts area, 401(k) Plan and, if necessary, the ability to work remotely.

Resumes and salary requirements should be submitted in writing or via email to:

Julie M. Quink

Managing Partner

201 Park Ave, Ste 2

West Springfield, MA 01089

[email protected]

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