Payroll Processor - 9 months Leave of Absence Coverage

Payroll Processor (100% Remote)
Pay: $35/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Fully remote (must be able to work Pacific Time hours from any U.S. state)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Processor to manage end-to-end payroll operations in a high-volume, multi-company environment. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.

You will be providing Leave of Absence coverage from April - December 2026 with a possibility of a permanent role however this is no guarantee.

This position plays a critical role in supporting payroll for a large workforce and requires strong attention to detail, ownership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple companies and states
• Manage payroll for multiple company codes (approximately 9 entities)
• Review and validate payroll data, including earnings, deductions, and adjustments
• Audit payroll reports to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to final processing
• Coordinate payroll funding and ensure timely disbursement of employee wages
• Handle off-cycle payrolls such as bonuses, corrections, and terminations
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Partner with internal teams (HR, Finance) to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Generate and analyze payroll reports using Excel
• Support year-end payroll activities, including tax forms and reconciliations
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company data

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of full-cycle payroll processing experience (not administrative or assistant support)
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Experience processing payroll for 500+ employees
• Experience managing multiple company codes/entities
• Strong Excel skills (reporting, data analysis, auditing)
• Proven ability to ensure payroll accuracy and meet strict deadlines
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Experience supporting global payroll operations
• Familiarity with ADP Lyric
• Background in Human Resources or cross-functional HR support
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred, not required)

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to payroll accuracy and on-time delivery

Additional Details

• 100% remote position
• Must be available to work Pacific Time hours (8 AM – 5 PM PST)
• High-volume, deadline-driven environment with a strong emphasis on precision and compliance

This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a complex, multi-entity environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely payroll for a large employee population.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience processing payroll for at least 500 employees? If yes, how many?

Experience:

• ADP Workforce Now : 3 years (Required)
• ADP Lyric: 1 year (Preferred)
• Global Payroll Operations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Excel: 1 year (Required)
• multi company codes: 3 years (Required)
• multi state codes : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote