Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator

This is a contract assignment supporting a non-profit organization in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. The role combines payroll execution with day-to-day HR coordination to ensure employees are supported accurately and consistently throughout the employment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Administer end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring wages, deductions, and related records are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Coordinate benefits administration tasks, including support for open enrollment and employee benefit updates throughout the year.
• Manage onboarding activities for new employees, including orientation scheduling, documentation review, and completion of hiring records.
• Provide day-to-day human resources administrative support across employee records, policy communication, and general HR operations.
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, benefits, and workplace policies with professionalism and discretion.
• Maintain organized and compliant personnel documentation in alignment with internal standards and applicable regulations.
• Assist with compensation and benefits-related coordination, helping ensure employee information is current and properly reflected in HR and payroll records.
• Support HR compliance efforts by tracking required forms, maintaining accurate data, and helping uphold established employment practices.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience handling payroll processing, including full-cycle payroll responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of human resources administration, employee onboarding, and orientation activities for new team members.
• Familiarity with benefits coordination, open enrollment support, and compensation-related administration.
• Understanding of HR compliance requirements and best practices for maintaining employee records.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee information with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support employee relations effectively.
• Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a detail-focused environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.