Remote Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and semimonthly payroll for a multi-state, distributed workforce
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, garnishments, and bonuses accurately
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies before each pay cycle
• Register and maintain state tax accounts as the company expands into new states
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and tax withholdings
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate new hire, termination, and status changes
• Prepare and file payroll tax reports and year-end documents including W-2s
• Audit payroll records regularly to ensure data integrity across systems
• Support internal and external payroll audits with organized documentation

Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience processing multi-state payroll
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, or Paylocity
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail under deadline pressure
• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws including FLSA
• Proficiency in Excel for reconciliation and reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive employee data with discretion
• FPC or CPP certification is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Home office stipend for remote equipment
• Paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Life and disability insurance
• Collaborative, supportive team culture

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for a detail-driven payroll professional who wants ownership over the full payroll cycle while working with a team that values accuracy, compliance, and clear communication.