US Payroll Specialist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a US Payroll Specialist based in United States. This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced payroll professional supporting accurate, timely, and compliant US payroll operations. You will manage full-cycle payroll activities across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring strong data integrity and regulatory compliance. The role combines hands-on payroll processing with reporting, audits, tax support, employee service, and process improvement. You’ll work closely with employees, managers, internal teams, and leadership to resolve payroll questions and maintain a positive employee experience. The position also offers exposure to SOX controls, payroll systems, timekeeping, garnishments, and complex off-cycle payments. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. It is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while helping strengthen reliable and efficient payroll operations. Manage full-cycle US payroll processing for a multi-jurisdictional employee population, including entering, auditing, reviewing, correcting, and transmitting payroll data accurately and on schedule. Prepare and distribute recurring and ad hoc payroll reports covering compensation, taxes, garnishments, deductions, earnings registers, payroll files, and related information. Process on-cycle and off-cycle payments, including final pay, commissions, stock-related payments, and other supplemental compensation. Prepare annual W-2 forms and complete required electronic payroll filings while maintaining well-organized and audit-ready records. Research, analyze, and resolve federal, state, and local payroll tax issues and support compliance with applicable wage and hour requirements. Respond to payroll questions from employees and managers, investigate discrepancies, and provide clear and timely resolutions. Conduct payroll data audits, identify inconsistencies, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain accurate employee and payroll records. Support SOX controls by following established procedures and maintaining documentation that demonstrates payroll accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness. Manage payroll inputs and timekeeping data, including time punches, scheduling information, and related system issues. Serve as a resource for timekeeping and scheduling systems by troubleshooting issues and providing process guidance. Process third-party payroll matters such as garnishments, levies, bankruptcies, and child support wage assignments. Identify process gaps and recommend improvements that increase payroll efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and employee service. Requirements: 5+ years of experience processing full-cycle US payroll for 500+ employees, including experience with multi-state or multi-jurisdictional payroll. 1+ year of Workday Payroll experience preferred; alternatively, 2+ years of experience with another US payroll platform. Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations, including overtime requirements and payroll tax obligations. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including formulas, data validation, reconciliations, reporting, and payroll-related analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the attention to detail needed to identify discrepancies and resolve issues accurately with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to understand, document, and improve payroll-related business processes. Experience supporting global and/or US-based business teams and collaborating effectively across functions. High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee, compensation, and payroll information. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll matter