Hybrid Payroll Specialist — Part-Time, Compliance Expert

Rippling, Inc.; Pleasant Grove (UT); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Veracity is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a part-time, hybrid position reporting to the HR Manager. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years multi-state payroll experience, familiarity with Rippling or other major payroll systems, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to confidentiality. Collaboration with HR and Finance is key.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour laws, and tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll software (Rippling strongly preferred, ADP, Paylocity, Workday, or similar).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review timecards, overtime, PTO, commissions, bonuses, and retro adjustments before each run; reconcile pre- and post-payroll registers.
• Handle off-cycle payments, final paychecks (meeting each state’s final-pay deadline), and payroll corrections.
• Maintain payroll records and manage wage garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies in accordance with legal requirements.
• Set up and maintain state and local withholding and unemployment accounts when employees move or new states are added.
• Monitor federal, state, and local wage-and-hour and payroll tax changes and update configurations.
• Support quarterly and year-end filings, W-2 and W-2c processing, and responses to agency notices.
• Reconcile benefit and 401(k) deductions against carrier and plan-administrator invoices and remittances.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and timekeeping with accuracy and professionalism.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll reporting, reconciliation, and cross-functional support.
• Support internal and external audits by providing timely and accurate payroll documentation.
• Required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Confidentiality

Communication

Time management

Compliance knowledge

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

Rippling

ADP

Paylocity

Workday

Job description

Veracity is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a part-time, hybrid position reporting to the HR Manager. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years multi-state payroll experience, familiarity with Rippling or other major payroll systems, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to confidentiality. Collaboration with HR and Finance is key.