Payroll Specialist

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Posted Aug 22, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$61K – $68K/yr

Overview

This role is a Payroll Specialist position.

  • Location: United States — 100% Remote
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Salary: $61,000 - $68,000 per year

The Payroll Specialist processes employee payroll accurately and maintains complete payroll records. This work supports travel planning and booking operations by ensuring employee compensation and related documentation are handled correctly and on time.

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 and Experience

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

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $61,000 - $68,000 per year

Location

  • United States — 100% Remote