Sr. Payroll & HR Technology Specialist

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Posted Oct 15, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
$63K – $123K/yr

Overview

This role supports the HR and Organizational Effectiveness practice. You’ll work as part of a team of HR consultants providing customized HR solutions across industries, with a focus on payroll administration, tax compliance, and HRIS-related projects for multiple clients.

Responsibilities

  • Administer complex payrolls
  • Manage day-to-day payroll tax configurations
  • Reconcile quarterly and annual tax filings, and complete other multifaceted payroll and HRIS-related projects as needed
  • Provide service to multiple clients using various solutions
  • Provide best practices and process improvements while ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local jurisdictions
  • Create and maintain documentation relating to processes, procedures, and training
  • Work in a virtual team environment or complete tasks independently with accuracy and efficiency
  • Identify and recommend process improvements (training, customization, automation, and enhancements) to maximize the value and efficiency of client HRIS/payroll platforms
  • Build and maintain client relationships in a customer-centric environment
  • Manage several projects and/or clients simultaneously in a highly organized manner
  • Prioritize meeting client deliverables and deadlines

Requirements

  • Preferred experience with any major payroll/HRIS platform, such as ADP, Ceridian, Paychex, Paycom, Paycor, Paylocity, Rippling, UKG, or Workday
  • Experience with other HRIS solutions is a plus (e.g., stand-alone ATS, Performance, and Benefits)
  • Experience in payroll/HRIS implementations
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a payroll specialist or payroll administrator role
  • Proficiency in Excel, including creating formulas, Pivot Tables, and using VLOOKUP
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to operate in a highly confidential setting
  • Experience with reconciliations on a per-payroll basis and quarterly/annual reconciliations, including troubleshooting issues to identify root cause

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
  • Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
  • Collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
  • Opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

Location

Virtual role / virtual team environment (work completed virtually or independently).