This is a Fully Remote Job
About Our Client:
The organization operates within the workforce solutions industry, focusing on connecting people with work opportunities. It addresses challenges related to employment and workforce management across various regions, including the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. With over 30 years of experience, the program supports a broad geographic reach, impacting businesses and communities through its services.
About the Opportunity:
The PAYROLL SPECIALIST II is responsible for processing comprehensive payroll cycles across multiple systems and jurisdictions, including all 50 US states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll operations, manages payroll-related inquiries, and supports internal and external stakeholders. The position is pivotal in maintaining payroll accuracy, compliance, and smooth financial operations within the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Review and correct payroll records to maintain accurate master data
- Process full cycle payroll for various pay schedules and formats
- Manage and rectify transaction and system errors
- Ensure timely processing of payroll transactions, including garnishment validations
- Complete weekly payroll close procedures and communications
- Reconcile and process ACH and returned checks for payroll and garnishments
- Monitor payroll automation logs to troubleshoot delays and bottlenecks
- Provide support and training on payroll-related questions via service ticketing
- Collaborate with Operations and Accounting on payroll issues
- Research and correct employee payroll tax setups across multiple states and provinces
- Address payroll issues from operational audits
- Recommend and support continuous payroll process improvements
- Review and maintain accrual plans and adjustments
- Calculate gross-up for bonuses and earnings adjustments
- Prepare payroll data and ad hoc reports for various teams
- Maintain and update standard operating procedures
Requirements:
- High school diploma with 3+ years of multi-state payroll administration experience
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred
- Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Strong analytical abilities to research and communicate payroll issues
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across all organizational levels and external agencies
- Knowledge of payroll impacts on general ledger accounts
- Understanding of federal wage and hour laws, payroll practices, and controls
- Experience in a remote, team-oriented environment
- Capacity to manage workload under tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality
- Experience handling high-volume payroll operations
Pay Range and Compensation Package:
- Salary range: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience and location
- Compensation aligns with or exceeds state-specific minimum wage or salary requirements
Benefits & Perks:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Six paid holidays, one floating holiday, and up to 15 days of paid time off annually
- Employee stock purchase program
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.