[Hiring] Payroll Specialist REMOTE USA
Position: Payroll Specialist
Date Posted: April 4, 2026
Industry: Human Resources / Payroll / Cybersecurity / SaaS
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 2+ years of hands-on payroll experience (US & international payroll exposure preferred)
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 per year + bonus + equity
Location: United States (Remote)
Company: Huntress
Description:
Huntress is a fully remote, global cybersecurity organization founded by former NSA cyber operators with a mission to make enterprise-grade security accessible to businesses of all sizes. The company operates with a strong “One Team” culture, combining advanced security solutions with a world-class Security Operations Center (SOC) to protect millions of endpoints and identities worldwide.
The organization is currently hiring a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to support its expanding global payroll operations. This role reports directly to the Payroll Manager and plays a key part in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for both US-based and international employees.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple payroll systems in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support semi-monthly, monthly, and off-cycle payroll processing for US and international employees
• Manage payroll execution using Workday and Papaya Global while ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist in coordinating global payroll operations across multiple entities and regions
• Maintain and update payroll data, ensuring all employee changes are correctly reflected
• Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to verify gross-to-net accuracy and proper deductions
• Handle payroll-related queries including pay discrepancies, tax adjustments, and benefit deductions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations as well as international payroll requirements
• Generate payroll reports from Workday, Papaya, and other systems for finance and audit purposes
• Partner with HR/People teams to ensure employee lifecycle changes are accurately processed
Requirements:
• Minimum 2+ years of payroll experience in US or global payroll environments
• Experience with Papaya Global or similar international payroll systems strongly preferred
• At least 1+ year of Workday Payroll experience is an advantage
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Ability to manage multiple payroll systems and adapt to different payroll regulations
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment
What’s Offered:
• 100% remote work environment
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Paid parental leave and generous PTO
• Stock options for full-time employees
• Home office setup reimbursement and monthly digital allowance
• Professional development and education support
• Access to coaching and personal growth platforms
This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven cybersecurity company while contributing to a global payroll operation in a modern and fully remote work environment.
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