Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

To support payroll operations for a dynamic workforce, the full-time remote Payroll and People Operations Specialist will manage multi-state payroll processing, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and collaborate with HR on various employee-related tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Process and reconcile multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule using Workday
• Monitor payroll tax compliance and support year-end activities such as W-2 processing
• Partner with HR to assist with employee inquiries and standardize payroll processes

Required qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in a multi-state environment
• Experience with Workday Payroll is required; familiarity with ADP SmartCompliance is a plus
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills to manage tight deadlines accurately
• Proficiency in Excel and a willingness to leverage AI tools for process improvement