Payroll Administrator (Remote)

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Posted Oct 20, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$50K – $60K/yr

Overview

The organization is seeking a US Payroll Administrator to join the Payroll team. This role administers day-to-day payroll operations, prepares and reviews regulatory reporting, assesses and establishes internal controls, evaluates current payroll processes, and ensures adherence to regulatory standards.

This opportunity is a 100% Remote, work from home position open to anyone with US Payroll Processing experience in the US.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and process an accurate biweekly payroll for 500+ employees in multiple US states.
  • Handle all aspects of payroll, including:
    • General Ledger (GL) reporting
    • W4 changes
    • Direct deposits
    • Non-exempt wage calculations
    • Voluntary and non-voluntary deductions
    • Garnishments
    • Leaves of absence
    • Termination payments
  • Coordinate with the HR team on payroll-related items, including benefit deductions, leave of absence and disability, onboarding, termination, and documentation retention.
  • Process and monitor tax payments and ensure related forms and reports comply with IRS regulations.
  • Perform payroll audits as needed to ensure accuracy.
  • Respond to and resolve payroll questions and discrepancies while delivering quality customer service.
  • Recommend payroll procedure improvements to increase efficiency.
  • Work with the finance team on financial tasks such as reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger inquiries.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of recent hands-on payroll processing experience.
  • Strong experience with large payroll processing (e.g., Ceridian, ADP, Workday).
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Workday experience.
  • Ceridian Dayforce experience.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $50,000–$60,000
  • 3 weeks vacation and 5 personal days
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
  • Employee stock ownership and 401k matching programs
  • Lifestyle rewards
  • Flexible work options

Location

100% Remote, work from home (US Payroll Processing experience in the US required).