Payroll Specialist

Overview

A multi-state consulting firm is seeking a team-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their payroll department. This temporary, fully remote position involves processing bi-weekly payroll for over 1,850 employees. The Payroll Specialist will be part of a cross-trained team supporting company goals and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Enter HR actions such as new hires/rehires, pay increases, position or work location changes, and terminations into HR information systems.
• Process termination paperwork including calculating and preparing final checks, severance, and vacation payouts.
• Respond to customer inquiries promptly and accurately.
• Create and process weekly timesheet postings; review and audit timesheets for accuracy by reconciling data from multiple sources.
• Research and prepare labor adjustments due to missing timesheets.
• Review employee forms and paperwork to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Review and approve employee changes, new hire forms, and direct deposit changes submitted via Employee Self-Service (ESS).
• Process overtime for employees in Colorado and Alaska.
• Process employment verifications.
• Consistently apply company policies and government regulations.
• Explain and interpret complex payroll information to associates at all levels.
• Use analytical skills to identify and address potential payroll issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-5 years of payroll processing experience, including working with HRIS/HCM systems; experience with Ceridian Dayforce preferred.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll rules and regulations.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Intermediate spreadsheet skills, including creating pivot tables and using V-lookups.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication skills to provide exceptional customer service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage range: $21.94 to $27.82, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors.
• Eligibility for performance bonuses for regular-status employees.
• Competitive benefits package including workplace flexibility and career development opportunities.

Location

• This is a fully remote position.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a robust pool of qualified candidates is received. The application process may close without prior notice once suitable candidates are identified.