Payroll Specialist
Posted:
Position: Payroll Specialist
Date Posted: June 18, 2026
Industry: Finance / Payroll / Human Resources / Business Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 0–2 Years in Administration, Finance, Customer Service, or Support Roles
Qualification: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Salary: $95,000 – $140,000 per year
Location: United States (Remote)
Company: Careerscape
Description:
Careerscape is a staffing and recruitment organization that connects professionals with employers across a wide range of industries. The company is currently supporting a client seeking a Remote Entry-Level Payroll Specialist to assist with payroll processing and employee compensation management.
This role is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, organized, and interested in building a long-term career in payroll, finance, or accounting operations. The position involves working closely with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
The successful candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience in payroll administration while contributing to essential employee compensation and reporting functions within a structured and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Process employee payroll accurately and ensure timely execution
• Maintain and update employee compensation and payroll records
• Review timesheets, payroll data, and supporting documentation
• Assist with payroll audits and compliance checks
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll and deductions
• Update payroll systems with employee and compensation changes
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and internal documentation
• Coordinate with HR and finance teams on payroll matters
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive employee information
• Support tax processing and deduction-related activities
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently
• Assist with administrative tasks and special payroll projects
Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 0–2 years of experience in administration, finance, customer service, or support roles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Comfortable working with numbers and confidential data
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented mindset
• Strong knowledge of:
• Payroll processing and employee compensation systems
• Data entry, reporting, and administrative support functions
• Confidential data handling and compliance practices
• Basic finance and HR operational workflows
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