Part-Time Senior Payroll Specialist

Jobgether

3d•$26 - $34•Remote

About The Position

This role offers an opportunity to leverage your payroll expertise while maintaining flexibility and work-life balance. You will support clients across diverse industries by ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance, and reporting, while also contributing to employee benefits administration. As a key resource, you will provide guidance, training, and subject matter expertise to colleagues, helping maintain high-quality service standards. The position allows you to work part-time with a collaborative remote team, engaging in a variety of payroll-related tasks, audits, and special projects. You will interact with multiple payroll and HR technology platforms, manage transitions, and support ongoing client needs, making a meaningful impact across organizations. This role suits a proactive, adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced, modern HR environment.

Requirements

5+ years of payroll experience at an independent or senior level.
Bachelorâs degree in Business, Finance, HR, or related field, or equivalent experience; CPP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred or willingness to pursue.
Proficiency in MS Office and cloud-based payroll/HR platforms; experience with Workday or ADP is a plus.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse client base.
Excellent attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Alignment with core values: continuous learning, delivering excellent service, ownership, empathy, and innovation.
Comfortable working part-time (15â20 hours/week) with flexibility to support client needs across the week.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage regular payroll processing activities for assigned clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Serve as a subject matter expert, coaching and training team members on payroll best practices.
Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, audits, benefits data, and compliance matters.
Assist with employee benefits administration, payroll setup, and reporting as needed.
Manage payroll implementations, transitions, and specialized client projects.
Build and run custom payroll reports and conduct payroll audits to maintain data integrity.
Collaborate with multiple Payroll and HR technology platforms to optimize client service delivery.
Ensure adherence to payroll compliance requirements, including year-end tasks and state-specific regulations.

Benefits

Fully company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for part-time employees (20+ hours/week).
Telemedicine access for employees and families.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Prorated vacation and holiday pay, with vacation days increasing annually.
7 paid holidays plus birthday off and choice of an additional personal holiday.
Annual charitable donation of your choice.
401(k) with generous company match.
Professional development opportunities and training.
Fun, supportive, and drama-free work environment with quarterly events, retreats, and team celebrations.
Competitive hourly pay range: $26.44â$33.65/hr.