Payroll Coordinator

1199 John Fitch Highway Operator • Fitchburg, Massachusetts • Full Time

Posted on Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Job Overview Summary: 

Assist the Administrator with all payroll and benefit functions related to the facility.

 Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below. 

 Functions: 

• Generate Punch Exception Report in Kronos and resolve issues 

• Prepare all new hire paperwork and payroll change forms for terms and status changes 

• Enter all Paid Time Off/ Vacation/Sick/ Bereavement / Jury Duty / Personal Leave requests into Kronos 

• Email all new hire paperwork and status changes once completed to Corporate Payroll timely 

• Direct employees to register and log into Paychex directly to view their pay stubs and employee information for accuracy 

• Utilize the Supplemental Payroll Form provided each pay period to enter and maintain pick up shift Bonuses/Holiday Bonuses/ Labor Distribution between facilities 

• Follow up on any corrections still not addressed from prior pay period 

• Compare facility schedule to the pay period timecards in Kronos and determine if any employees are missing or if any employee has missing days/ hours worked (this should/could also be completed after each individual work week) 

• Audit the Pre-Payroll Register for accuracy, ensure all employees are accounted for, paid properly and all time off has been processed 

• Be available to staff members to distribute pay stubs/ live checks and answer any questions they may have regarding their pay check 

• Provide employees with Benefit Enrollment instructions and information 

• Help facilitate Benefits Open Enrollment 

• Help facilitate distribution of W2 and 1095c forms annually 

Qualifications:

A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Required). Prior experience with payroll and timekeeping (Preferred). 

Knowledge and Skills: 

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• Customer Service Oriented 

• Detail oriented 

• Ability to use a computer 

• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary 

• Ability to create a resident-centered environment 

• Knowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulations 

Required Responsibilities: 

Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees. 

Core Competencies: 

Caring/Compassion 

Accountability 

Dependability 

Adaptability/Flexibility 

Effective Communication 

Confidentiality 

Team Player 

Dedication 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


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AuditFriendly salary estimate

The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $52,000–$68,000 per year (median ~$60,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.

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