Senior HR and Payroll Specialist

In this position, you’ll take ownership of payroll operations while also supporting broader People initiatives like benefits, compliance, onboarding, and HRIS administration. You’ll collaborate with partners across our corporate and hub locations, champion best practices, and continuously look for ways to improve efficiency. For someone who values accuracy, good judgment, and teamwork, this is a unique opportunity to grow your career while building scalable processes.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee all payroll-related functions for 150+ employees, including but not limited to processing new hires, termination status changes, reporting, compliance, tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, and direct deposit
• Assist with HR-related responsibilities including: Benefits and open enrollment, workers comp and unemployment claims, compliance reporting, HRIS onboarding, leave administration and other various tasks as needed. 
• Calculate and process employee salaries, wages, bonuses and commissions accurately and timely
• Verify and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll processes
• Assist with providing payroll data for management including month-end and accounting reports 
• Stay updated on latest payroll software and technology trends, compliance with tax laws and deductions, including Social Security and Medicare
• Manage contractor management platform and onboard contractors, keep data updated, as well as process monthly invoices for payment
• Support global payroll platform and onboard international employees

What you’ll bring:  

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) or equivalent 
• 4+ years related experience or equivalent. 
• Experience in doing a hybrid role that requires both HR and Payroll expertise
• Ability to handle sensitive information and ensure confidentiality
• Detail-oriented and high attention to detail
• Proficient on ADP Workforce Now or ADP Total Source. ADP TeamPay is a plus.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) 
• Experience with Global payroll is preferred including in Canada, Italy, UK, France, Germany and US
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with fearless curiosity
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis and reporting  

What you’ll get from us:

• Our people: If you thrive in an inclusive, innovative, and fast-paced organization, look no further! You will get to work alongside some of the brightest minds - Join a genuinely fun and supportive workplace where we keep our employees consistently engaged through internal communication and corporate events 
• Relaxation and Celebrations: Flexible PTO, Sick Days, Paid National Holidays, and even more (ask us about this when we connect). 
• Health Benefits: We contribute to your medical, dental, vision and short-term/long-term disability plans and have a strong employee assistance program. 
• Plan for your Retirement: 401(k) eligible after your first 90 day's employed!
• Giving Back: We sponsor multiple events throughout the year to help out our communities. You will receive time off to give back as well. 
• Growth: We’ll help you take your career to the next level. We want you to be creative and take initiative which will allow you to grow and create within the company. Most importantly, be the best at what matters! 
• Flexible Work Schedules: With business units and employees across the globe, Material Technologies has embraced a hybrid  working model allowing department leaders to decide on the best approach for their respective teams, whether that be remote, in person, or a little of both.