Payroll Support Specialist

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Posted Sep 26, 2026

Remote · Canada · ask about Worldwide Full Time
$22 – $26/hr

Overview

This role provides administrative, reporting, and operational support to the Payroll team. Responsibilities include maintaining payroll documentation, preparing audit and reporting materials, validating payroll-related data, and supporting service requests to help ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Support Payroll Operations

  • Maintain payroll documentation, processing workpapers, audit files, and electronic records across shared platforms.
  • Prepare payroll templates, reporting tools, processing trackers, and recurring support materials used throughout the payroll cycle.

Ensure Data Accuracy

  • Perform payroll-related data entry and review employee payroll information for completeness and accuracy.
  • Identify discrepancies involving employee records, timekeeping, leave administration, and payroll coding, escalating issues as needed.

Assist with Audits & Compliance

  • Conduct routine timecard and payroll audits, documenting exceptions and preparing supporting analysis for review.
  • Compile audit logs, exception reports, and payroll validation documentation to support compliance and payroll accuracy.

Manage Reporting & Administration

  • Generate recurring payroll reports, data extracts, and reporting packages for stakeholders and internal team members.
  • Maintain payroll dashboards, trackers, and reporting resources that support payroll operations and decision-making.

Deliver Employee & Team Support

  • Monitor payroll support channels and route employee inquiries to the appropriate resources.
  • Assist with ticket management, service request tracking, and payroll issue resolution while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Requirements

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate's degree or coursework in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Experience

  • 0–2 years of experience in payroll, administrative support, customer service, accounting, human resources, or a related function.
  • Experience with data entry, reporting tools, or business systems preferred.
  • Internship, co-op, or payroll support experience is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information appropriately.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a willingness to support employees and business partners.
  • Ability to learn new systems, processes, and technologies quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or coursework in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience with data entry, reporting tools, or business systems.
  • Internship, co-op, or payroll support experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay

  • Pay range: $22.45 – $26.93 per hour. This is the range reasonably expected to pay at hire.
  • Placement within the range depends on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and certifications.
  • Non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
  • Not eligible for additional incentive pay.

Benefits (may vary by location)

  • Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability
  • 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Personal Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
  • Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
  • Pet friendly office environment
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Pet Insurance
  • On the job training and skills development
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Notes

  • Phone and video interviews or screenings may be recorded and transcribed using interview technology to support the recruitment process.
  • If a mobile phone number is provided, job-related communications may be received via text message (message and data rates may apply). You may opt out by replying “STOP.”

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