Payroll Specialist

The Opportunity

Description

Join Wingate Companies as a Payroll Specialist and bring

your accuracy, analytical skills, and customer service mindset to a company

that’s modernizing how it supports its people.

Schedule : Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9 : 00 AM –

5 : 00 PM

Compensation : $25–$35 / hour (based on experience)

Location : Wingate Companies – Corporate Office, Newton, MA (Onsite)

(Hybrid 2-3days onsite / week once fully trained.)

What You’ll Do

You’ll manage payroll for about 600 employees across

multiple states, ensuring every paycheck is accurate, compliant, and on time.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you’ll handle payroll processing, auditing,

and employee inquiries with professionalism and care.

Process

and audit four payrolls accurately and on schedule

Resolve

payroll and HRIS discrepancies before they affect employees

Respond

promptly to employee questions and requests with a service-first attitude

Maintain

GL codes, tax accuracy, and compliance with regulations

Support

audits, reporting, and payroll history requests

Collaborate

with HR and Benefits on employee changes and terminations

Why you’ll do great as a Payroll Specialist at

Wingate :

You are detail-oriented, analytical, and thrive in

environments where precision and service matter equally. You understand that

payroll is both numbers and people, balancing accuracy with empathy and clear

communication.

What We Offer

Wingate believes in supporting our people with benefits that

care for both their professional and personal well-being :

Comprehensive

health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

plan with company match

Generous

paid time off and holidays

Summer

Fridays and hybrid flexibility

Health

Savings Account (HSA) contributions

Life

and disability insurance

Employee

wellness initiatives and recognition programs

Opportunities

for training, career growth, and advancement

Experience Required for Your Success

What you bring : 3+

years of payroll experience (multi-state and multi-cycle preferred

Experience

supporting at least 400+ employees

Strong

customer service mindset, responsive, patient, and solutions-focused

Strong

Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and familiarity with GL

codes, debits / credits, and reconciliations

Experience

with an HRIS / payroll platform (UKG Ready experience a plus)

Working

knowledge of tax filings, deductions, and compliance

About Wingate

At Wingate Management Companies , we’re more than

just a real estate company — we’re a mission-driven organization focused on

building communities and creating opportunity. From affordable housing to

workforce development, we’re committed to making a meaningful impact, and we

support our employees with a collaborative, people-first culture.

Apply today — we are looking to hire within the next 28

days!

Wingate Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We

value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all

team members.