If you’re the kind of person who gets satisfaction from clean numbers, airtight compliance, and payroll running like a Swiss watch, this is your lane. You’ll own bi-weekly multi-state payroll, keep HRIS records tight, and help with audits, reporting, and process improvements.
About the Company
This role supports a multi-state workforce and requires a strong handle on payroll compliance and HR best practices. You’ll partner closely with HR leadership and Finance to keep payroll accurate, on-time, and audit-ready.
Schedule
Fully remote
Bi-weekly payroll cadence (deadline-driven role)
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, process, and verify bi-weekly multi-state payroll with accuracy and compliance
- Update HRIS for employee status changes and record revisions promptly and correctly
- Store supporting documentation electronically in the correct employee/HR folders
- Stay current on federal, state, and local tax laws, including multi-state requirements and reporting
- Ensure correct calculation of wages, benefits, bonuses, and deductions (retirement, garnishments, withholdings, etc.)
- Partner with the HR Director on payroll tax filings (W-2s, 941s, and state-specific reports)
- Audit timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies with managers and employees
- Respond to payroll, tax, and deduction questions professionally and on time, escalating HR issues to the HR Director
- Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate data flow and record integrity
- Support internal/external/regulatory audits by producing documentation and reports as needed
- Protect confidentiality of sensitive employee information and follow company policies
- Handle additional payroll projects or process improvements as assigned
What You Need
- Payroll processing proficiency
- Strong multi-state payroll tax knowledge
- Knowledge of HR best practices, procedures, and principles
- General knowledge of wage and hour laws and regulations
- Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive HR data with discretion
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with HRIS systems or ability to learn quickly
- Associate’s degree (or equivalent); SHRM certification preferred
- 3+ years of HR-related experience (required)
Benefits
Not listed in the posting.
Compensation
$27.00 per hour
Real talk: multi-state payroll is not “set it and forget it.” It’s deadlines, details, and compliance landmines. If you’re the calm one who double-checks everything and documents like your future depends on it, you’ll do well here.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…