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Total Rewards & HRIS Specialist

ConnectPay Payroll Services, Mansfield, MA, United States


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.

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 elevate 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.

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