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Category: Administrative & Clerical
Location: Remote, Remote
Type: Contract to Perm
Job ID: 1571627

 

United Talent Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role supports payroll operations for a high-volume, multi-state workforce of over 3,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada.
The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for full-cycle payroll processing, manual calculations, compliance with state labor laws, and troubleshooting payroll system issues. This position requires strong foundational payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions (Other Duties as Assigned)
  • Process full-cycle payroll using ADP
  • Perform manual payroll calculations including overtime, final pay, and PTO payouts
  • Review and validate payroll inputs and outputs for accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with state-specific labor laws (including California regulations)
  • Review timecards for salaried and hourly employees
  • Generate manual checks when required
  • Troubleshoot payroll system issues and correct discrepancies
  • Support audits and year-end payroll processes
  • Respond to internal payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
  • Maintain accurate payroll documentation and reporting
Location: Remote (Must Work Pacific Time Hours)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Pay Rate: Targeting $30.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Contract Length: 6 Months (High Likelihood of Extension; Conversion Possible) 

Qualifications
Required:
  • Strong foundational knowledge of payroll processes and compliance (especially California)
  • Experience processing high-volume payroll
  • Ability to perform manual payroll calculations accurately
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to validate own work
  • Ability to work independently and problem-solve without step-by-step direction
  • Must be able to work Pacific Time hours
Preferred:
  • ADP experience
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of related payroll experience
  • Experience with multi-state payroll compliance
Soft Skills & Team Fit
  • Self-starter with strong initiative
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Open to feedback and continuous improvement
  • Reliable and committed during critical payroll periods
Important Considerations
  • No vacation permitted during year-end and holiday audit periods
  • Must be available during critical payroll processing deadlines
  • Remote position, but schedule must align with Pacific Time

 

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