Administrative Services-CW - Clerical Administrative Support-CW

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: 100% Remote(If local to Pittsburgh, occasional onsite visit every few months to pick up mail)
Duration: 6–8 Month Contract
Pay rate: $32/hr on W2
Start Date: Mid-August
Employment Type: Contract Only(No Contract-to-Hire)
Work Authorization:US Citizens Only
Assessment: Must complete thePayroll Specialist Assessment (Glider)

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-orientedPayroll Specialist to support enterprise payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, performing payroll audits, and working withWorkday andUKG. This is a fully remote contract opportunity supporting a fast-paced payroll team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time in accordance with company policies and payroll schedules.
• Review, validate, and maintain employee timekeeping records.
• Administer payroll activities for employees on Leave of Absence (LOA).
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Enter, update, and maintain employee payroll and personnel data in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain payroll records while ensuring confidentiality of employee information.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to resolve payroll processing issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of payroll or related experience.
• 1+ year of experience withWorkday andUKG.
• Data entry experience.
• Experience performing payroll audits and reconciliations.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience responding to employee payroll inquiries.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency withMicrosoft Office Suite, especiallyExcel.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience withWorkday andUKG.
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Payroll-related certification.
• Workday certification.

Job Details

• Work Authorization: US Citizens Only
• Remote: 100% Remote
• Contract Duration: 6–8 Months
• Contract-to-Hire: No
• Assessment Required: Glider Payroll Specialist Assessment