Senior Payroll Specialist

Overview

Remote full-time role for a Senior Payroll Specialist supporting a portfolio of clients across multiple industries. This position includes owning payroll responsibilities for assigned clients and mentoring/coaching payroll team members as a subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple payroll and HR platforms (current systems include ADP, Paylocity, Workday, iSolved, Bamboo, Gusto, and more)
• Own payroll processing for an assigned client portfolio and partner directly with clients on payroll-related needs
• Handle sensitive situations when a client’s payroll practices create risk, helping clients return to compliance
• Serve as the main point of contact for payroll information during audits, benefits census requests, and workers’ comp reviews
• Manage payroll compliance work, including year-end tasks and state-specific requirements
• Support employee benefits administration, reporting, and payroll setup as needed
• Lead payroll implementations, transitions, and other large-scale projects
• Build and run custom payroll reports and conduct payroll audits
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert, coaching and mentoring other Specialists

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience working independently with solid multi-state experience
• Bonus: experience handling California or New York
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult conversations and support others’ growth
• Client-facing experience preferred (flexible if strong fit based on the rest of your background)
• Remote work limited to Eastern and Central time zones only (West Coast is not supported)
• Full-time, salaried, W2 position
• Core business hours: 8:30am–5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday (Mondays–Wednesdays tend to be the heaviest days)
• Proficiency with MS Office; broader payroll platform exposure is preferred (ADP, Paylocity, and Workday experience especially useful)
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to adapt communication style across a diverse client base

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with multiple payroll and HR technology platforms
• Experience in payroll implementations, transitions, and large-scale projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $68,000 - $73,000/yr
• Fully company-paid employee benefits
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Telemedicine for the family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation days that increase annually + sick days
• Paid holidays + birthday off + flexible holiday options
• 401(k) with generous match
• Professional development training

Location

Remote within the Eastern and Central time zones only.