Summary

This part-time Payroll Specialist role supports clients with accurate, timely, and compliant multi-state payroll processing while providing a high-touch, people-first service experience . The position focuses on managing complex payroll needs, ensuring tax and regulatory accuracy, and improving processes across the full payroll lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll
• Calculate and record wages, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and separations
• Maintain tax setup, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate payroll activities within HRIS and with external vendors
• Support system updates, enhancements, and payroll-related implementations
• Review timesheets, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely submission
• Prepare manual payments when needed
• Conduct payroll-related audits and maintain accurate documentation
• Identify process improvements and recommend best practices
• Provide strong client communication and responsive customer support

Qualifications and Skills

• 5–10 years of multi-state payroll experience
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, compliance, and auditing
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and client service
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; CPP or SHRM certifications are a plus

Salary

$30–$35 per hour

Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid

Hybrid

Open to the following locations: Cleveland, Ohio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chicago, Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri