Payroll Specialist

Careerscape is supporting a client opening for a Remote Entry-Level Payroll Specialist. This role focuses on processing payroll accurately, maintaining payroll records, supporting employee compensation activities, and ensuring compliance with payroll policies and procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in building a career in payroll, finance, accounting, or human resources.

The Payroll Specialist will work closely with payroll, HR, and finance teams to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining confidential payroll information.

This role is ideal for candidates interested in payroll administration, compensation support, finance operations, or HR services.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule
• Review employee timesheets and payroll data
• Maintain payroll records and employee information
• Verify payroll deductions and adjustments
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries
• Assist with payroll tax documentation and reporting
• Reconcile payroll records and identify discrepancies
• Update payroll systems and employee data
• Coordinate with HR and finance departments
• Ensure compliance with payroll policies and procedures
• Support payroll audits and documentation requests
• Assist with special projects and administrative tasks

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• 0–2 years of experience in payroll, finance, accounting, administration, customer service, or support roles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)
• Comfortable working with numbers and confidential information
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Professional, dependable, and results-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Fully remote work flexibility within the United States
• Competitive entry-level compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Paid training and onboarding
• Career growth into Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Analyst, Compensation Analyst, HR Generalist, or Finance Operations Associate roles
• Performance-based bonuses and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Professional development and learning opportunities

Job Type: Full-Time | Work Type: Remote | Industry: Human Resources | Experience: Entry