Payroll Coordinator II, Marlboro, MA, Hybrid, Full-Time

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8-5 (40 hrs)

What You'll Do

Job Summary:

This role supports the accurate preparation, processing, and documentation of payroll activities. This role assists with routine payroll calculations, record maintenance, and employee inquiries to ensure timely and compliant payroll operations.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Process routine payroll transactions, including entering time, updating employee information, and verifying data for accuracy.
• Assist in calculating gross and net pay, including overtime, special payments, deductions, and benefits contributions.
• Maintain payroll‑related records such as wage changes, new hire and termination updates, and leave‑related adjustments.
• Support the reconciliation of payroll data by reviewing payments, deductions, and general ledger entries for discrepancies.
• Help ensure payroll activities comply with applicable regulations, internal policies, and documentation requirements.
• Respond to standard employee and supervisor questions related to pay, timekeeping, and deductions.
• Generate basic payroll reports or summaries as needed for audits, reviews, or internal departments.
• Monitor entries related to vacation, sick leave, and other time‑off balances to ensure accuracy.
• Escalate unusual issues, missing information, or potential errors to senior payroll staff for resolution.

Typical Scope:

• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks. Recognizes the need for occasional deviation from standard processes/procedures.
• Works on tasks and assignments that are semi-routine in nature but may require interpretation or fact finding. Occasionally deviates from standard procedures.
• Typically follows established procedures on routine work, requires instructions on new assignments. Works under moderate supervision.

What You'll Need

Education & Experience:

• Required Education: High school diploma and/or specialized certification
• Required Experience: 1 - 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience working with payroll systems, HRIS, or timekeeping software.
• Understanding of basic payroll concepts such as pay calculations, deductions, and taxes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Good communication and customer service skills when addressing employee inquiries.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and handle routine, transactional tasks with accuracy.

What We Do

DCU is the largest credit union headquartered in New England - serving more than one million members in all 50 states. With over 1,700 team members, we strive to make DCU a great place to work with an excellent work-life balance, and a community that cares.

DCU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you're applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to careers@dcu.org and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

DCU is not currently offering Visa transfer/ sponsorship for this position.

Expected Pay Range

$27.00 - $35.00 per hour