Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

Does the thought of preparing kids to solve the world’s greatest problems excite and empower you? Do you want to be with an organization where your knowledge and skills will help increase school engagement and student success, and extend our global reach? Do you want to be on a team that crafts opportunities and provides life changing experiences for students?

These opportunities are as strong and dynamic as ever, as FIRST^® creates the people who will change the world – today and tomorrow!

What We Offer
We promise a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding environment where you will be part of a team that cares about each other and thrives on each other’s successes. You’ll feel good about the future of the world after doing hard work with the talented people at FIRST^® and will have a front row seat to our life changing programs.

Our extensive benefits package is highly competitive and includes:

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance 
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident and legal plans
• Income Protection Insurances (STD & LTD)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Hybrid Work Model
• 160 PTO hours for FT employees 
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year (one is a floating holiday)
  • Paid July 4th Week Holiday Closure 
• 40 hours paid sick leave per calendar year
• One paid volunteer day per anniversary year
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)
• Medical and dependent pre-tax flex plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The salary range for this position is $62,250 - $70,032. New hires typically start within this range based on their qualifications, experience, and considerations of internal equity.

Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented and people-focused HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about creating a seamless and positive employee experience. Highly organized and skilled at managing multiple priorities, you are dedicated to accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all aspects of HR. In this role, you will process multi-state payroll and employee changes, facilitate benefits administration, and support onboarding and other HR operations. Embodying Gracious Professionalism^®, you are a collaborative team player with keen attention to detail and a commitment to HR excellence.

We are pleased to offer the flexibility of a primarily remote schedule -- four days from home and one in-office day shared with the team at our Manchester, New Hampshire headquarters.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What You Will Do
In this role you will:

• Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper handling of wages, deductions, and overtime.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollment support, invoice reconciliation, and employee communications.
• Maintain accurate employee records in ADP Workforce Now and physical personnel files.
• Support new-hire onboarding by assisting with paperwork, I-9 verification, and serving as a point of contact before start dates.
• Manage employee changes, ensuring proper documentation and approval routing.
• Oversee the HR SharePoint site, keeping content accurate and up to date.
• Monitor the HR inbox, responding to inquiries or directing them to the appropriate team member.
• Process and track payments to HR and benefits-related vendors.
• Assist with recruitment and employee engagement efforts, including job postings and background checks.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as needed.

What We Expect
We are seeking candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Typically requires a BS/BA in related discipline and generally requires at least 2 years of directly related experience.
• Multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of employee benefits administration and related processing.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Payroll Software, ADP preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, World, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Exceptional attention to detail with proven ability to securely handle confidential information.

Commitment to FIRST® Core Values

Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.
Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
Impact:  We apply what we learn to improve our world.
Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

Thriving on our core values, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements or omissions may result in disqualification from employment or, if employed, termination.

I acknowledge that FIRST may conduct a comprehensive background check as part of the hiring process. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of my employment history, education, professional credentials, employment references, and a review of prior involvement with FIRST in an employment or volunteer capacity.

I further acknowledge that if I receive a conditional offer of employment, my employment status remains contingent upon the results of a criminal records check, and that the findings may affect my eligibility for employment. Additionally, for certain positions where job responsibilities warrant it, FIRST may conduct a credit check as part of the background screening process, in compliance with applicable laws.

FIRST takes your privacy seriously, and we are dedicated to protecting the confidentiality of your personal data. If you apply for a position at FIRST, we will collect, process, and store your personal data, such as your name, contact information, and application materials, to comply with our regulatory and legal obligations. FIRST will retain employment records, including employment applications, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.