[Hiring] Payroll Specialist REMOTE USA

Position: Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)

Date Posted: September 27, 2025

Industry: HR / Payroll / Recruitment Services

Employment Type: Part-Time

Experience: 3+ years processing payroll (and related HR experience preferred)

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree preferred; payroll certification preferred (CPP, FPC, CPS)

Salary: $25–28/hour

Location: United States, REMOTE

Company: Griffin Resources

Description:
Company Overview:
Griffin Resources is a boutique HR and recruitment firm that partners with clients across industries to deliver payroll, compliance, benefits administration, recruitment, and HR consulting. We’re growing and looking for a dependable Payroll Specialist to support multiple long-term client assignments on a part-time, remote basis.

Role Summary:
As a Part-Time Payroll Specialist, you’ll own end-to-end payroll processing for assigned clients, ensuring timely, accurate payroll runs and reliable payroll reporting. You will act as the client’s internal payroll specialist — managing payroll workflows independently, resolving payroll queries, and partnering with Griffin team members to meet client needs.

Payroll Responsibilities:

• Execute full-cycle payroll for client employees, including data entry, calculations, and final pay processing.
• Calculate wages, deductions, benefits, commissions, and tax withholdings.
• Prepare and process paychecks and electronic deposits and maintain payroll transaction records.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and prepare financial reports for accounting and audits.
• Manage payroll-related updates (new hires, terminations, changes to pay or deductions).
• Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute income statements and other payroll documentation.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for payroll administration, supporting other payroll/HR staff when needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and filing requirements (FLSA, FICA, ACA, garnishments, etc.).
• Maintain high attention to detail and confidentiality in all payroll matters.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience and experience in HR/payroll functional areas.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and multi-state payroll complexities.
• Hands-on experience with payroll and accounting software; strong Excel skills and familiarity with Google Apps.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mentality.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred.
• Payroll certification (CPP, FPC, CPS) preferred but not mandatory.

Why Work with Us:

• Remote work with flexible scheduling — start at ~5 hours/week with growth potential.
• Competitive hourly pay ($25–28/hr) and opportunities for expanded hours as the practice grows.
• Career progression, training support, and reimbursement for relevant professional development.
• Be part of a tight-knit team serving varied clients and gaining diverse payroll experience.

Working Conditions:

• Remote role requiring a quiet, dedicated workspace and reliable internet.
• Must be able to occasionally visit client offices if required and travel locally as needed.
• Use standard office tools (computer, phone, webcam) and virtual collaboration platforms.

Equal Opportunity:
Griffin Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Duties described are illustrative; additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

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