Total Rewards & HRIS Specialist

About ConnectPay

ConnectPay is a rapidly growing, forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming payroll for small businesses across the United States. We deliver innovative cloud-based technology through direct solutions and trusted partnerships, empowering business owners to streamline operations, reduce complexity, and focus on growth.

At ConnectPay, our team members are our greatest asset. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovative thinking and professional growth. Our team is empowered with the resources, tools and autonomy they need to drive success for our clients and themselves. Every role contributes to building a streamlined, reliable payroll experience for our clients, all while upholding our core values of integrity, excellence and client-centered service in everything we do.

Position Summary

The Total Rewards & HRIS Specialist plays a critical role in executing and enhancing compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS processes. This role bridges day-to-day administration with program optimization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a strong employee experience while supporting data-driven decision making.

This position partners closely with Payroll, Finance, Business Partners, and leadership to maintain operational excellence and contribute to the evolution of total rewards programs.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits)

• Administer and support compensation programs including merit increases, promotions, and bonus processing
• Maintain salary ranges, job data, and compa-ratio tracking; identify discrepancies and escalate insights
• Support market benchmarking and compensation analysis (data gathering, reporting, modeling support)
• Coordinate and execute open enrollment; manage system configuration, communications, and employee support
• Administer benefits programs and serve as primary point of contact for employee inquiries and issue resolution
• Partner with vendors and brokers to ensure smooth operations and data accuracy

Payroll Processing

• Oversee multi-state payroll in partnership with payroll vendors
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, deductions, taxes, and benefit contributions
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and support employee inquiries
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations

HRIS Administration

• Serve as system administrator for HRIS (Namely), ensuring data integrity and system optimization
• Manage employee data, workflows, and system configurations
• Troubleshoot system issues and partner with vendors to resolve errors
• Support HRIS reporting and analytics, including dashboards and data audits
• Lead or support system enhancements, implementations, and process improvements
• Ensure accurate integrations across HRIS, benefits, and payroll systems

Reporting, Analytics & Compliance

• Produce and analyze reports related to compensation, benefits, payroll, and headcount
• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports to support People Team, Finance, and leadership needs
• Build and manage People Team dashboards (e.g., headcount, turnover, compensation, payroll accuracy, benefits utilization) to provide real-time insights
• Support audits (401(k), benefits, payroll, compliance reporting) and maintain required documentation
• Monitor data accuracy across systems and proactively identify and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FLSA, and other applicable regulations

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of experience in total rewards, payroll, HRIS, or HR operations
• Strong experience processing or overseeing multi-state payroll
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (Namely experience is a plus) and benefits administration
• Solid understanding of compensation practices and benefits programs
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Knowledge of compliance requirements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

CP Payroll believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of this role's hourly hiring range is $30 - $40 per hour. The actual hourly rate will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s education, training, experience, location, and internal equity.

CP Payroll is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

** At this time, this is a temporary full-time hybrid position, and we are only looking for candidates who are local to the Mansfield, MA area and are willing to work in a hybrid environment. Also, we are unable to sponsor Visa candidates. **