Payroll Specialist

Overview

This full-time, 100% remote Payroll Specialist role supports accurate processing of employee payroll and maintenance of complete payroll records. The position also supports customer support and internal administrative coordination through records, reporting, and project assistance.

Responsibilities

• Review employee hours, approved pay changes, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll inputs before each payroll run.
• Process scheduled payroll accurately and on time using the approved payroll system and documented controls.
• Reconcile payroll totals, investigate discrepancies, and correct approved errors.
• Maintain payroll records, tax forms, direct-deposit information, and supporting documentation securely.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and coordinate with HR or finance when additional review is required.
• Support year-end payroll reporting, W-2 preparation, audit requests, and payroll compliance documentation.

Requirements

• Strong numerical accuracy and comfort working with payroll systems, spreadsheets, and confidential employee records.
• Ability to follow recurring deadlines and detailed payroll procedures consistently.
• Clear communication skills for resolving employee questions and documenting corrections.
• Knowledge of payroll terminology, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping processes is helpful.
• High discretion with compensation, banking, tax, and personal information.
• A pre-employment background check and, where applicable to this position and permitted by law, credit screening are required.

Preferred Qualifications / Desired Skills

• W-2 Preparation
• Employee Records
• Tax Documentation
• Data Accuracy
• Timekeeping
• Confidentiality
• Reporting
• Deductions
• Time Management
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Payroll Systems
• Remote Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Direct Deposit
• Payroll Processing
• Microsoft Excel
• HR Coordination
• Financial Records

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,500 - $67,500 per year

Location

• United States — 100% Remote

Job Type

• Full Time