Operations/Payroll Specialist

Momentum Employer Group; Ogden (UT); Remote; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Momentum Employer Group is seeking a detail-oriented Operations/Payroll Specialist to support payroll administration and daily operations for multiple clients. This part-time, remote role involves coordinating payroll, reviewing data for accuracy, and resolving routine issues with confidentiality and professionalism.

You will manage payroll schedules, assist with new-hire setup, and produce reports while maintaining HRIS data integrity and delivering responsive service to clients and teammates.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll administration experience and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliations, deductions, garnishments, and tax notices.
• Experience supporting payroll through HRIS, payroll, or timekeeping systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices and deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing data.
• Ability to manage multiple client payroll schedules in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication with a service focus.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll for assigned clients, ensuring information is complete, accurate, approved, and submitted on time.
• Review employee changes, time records, earnings, deductions, reimbursements, garnishments, and other payroll data for accuracy.
• Review payroll registers and reports, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections before processing.
• Research and coordinate resolution of routine payroll questions with clients, employees, payroll providers, and internal team members.
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll information in client HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and internal tracking systems.
• Support new-hire setup, employee changes, terminations, and related payroll administration processes.
• Track payroll schedules, due dates, approvals, and outstanding items to support timely completion.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports, reconciliations, and operational metrics for client and leadership review.
• Complete employment and income verifications accurately, promptly, and through approved channels.
• Maintain organized payroll records, process documentation, client files, and audit support materials.
• Provide backup support for other roles as needed.
• Provide professional support through shared inboxes, phone, virtual meetings, and other communication channels.
• Communicate deadlines, missing information, process requirements, and issue status clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support operational projects, system implementations, process updates, client transitions, and workflow improvements.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Multi-client coordination

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

About the Role

Momentum Employer Group (MEG) is seeking a detail-oriented Operations/Payroll Specialist to support payroll administration and daily operations for assigned clients.

In this part-time role, you will support multiple clients by coordinating payroll, reviewing information for accuracy, resolving routine issues, maintaining records, and providing responsive service.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable using multiple payroll and HR systems, and committed to protecting confidential information.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate payroll for assigned clients, ensuring information is complete, accurate , approved, and submitted on time.


• Review employee changes, time records, earnings, deductions, reimbursements, garnishments, and other payroll information for completeness and accuracy.


• Review payroll registers and reports, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections before processing.


• Research and coordinate resolution of routine payroll questions with clients, employees, payroll providers, and internal team members.


• Maintain accurate employee and payroll information in client HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and internal tracking systems.


• Support new-hire setup , employee changes, terminations, and related payroll administration processes.


• Track payroll schedules, due dates, approvals, and outstanding items to support timely completion.


• Prepare recurring payroll reports, reconciliations, and operational metrics for client and leadership review.


• Complete employment and income verifications accurately, promptly, and through approved channels.


• Maintain organized payroll records, process documentation, client files, and audit support materials.


• Provide backup support for other roles as needed.


• Provide professional support through shared inboxes, phone , virtual meetings, and other communication channels.


• Communicate deadlines, missing information, process requirements, and issue status clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.


• Support operational projects, system implementations, process updates, client transitions, and workflow improvements.

What You Bring

Required:

• 3 - 5 years of payroll administration experience , including reviewing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and meeting deadlines.


• Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliations, tax notices, garnishments, or benefits deductions.


• Experience supporting payroll through one or more HRIS, payroll, or timekeeping systems.


• Knowledge of payroll practices, including earnings, deductions, timekeeping, reporting, reconciliations, tax notices, garnishments, and deadlines.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing and reconciling payroll data.


• Strong organizational, time-management , and follow-through skills.


• Ability to manage multiple client payroll schedules, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a service-focused approach.


• Ability to research routine issues, use sound judgment, and escallate concerns appropriately.


• Ability to handle confidential employee, client, payroll, and company information with discretion.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in business, accounting, human resources, or a related field.


• Additional experience in operations, human resources, accounting support, or a related professional services environment.


• Familiarity with HRIS implementation, data conversion, process documentation, or workflow improvement.


• Experience in a professional services environment working across multiple HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, or related systems.

Compensation & Work Environment

Schedule: Part-time, approximately 15 –20 hours per week.

This is a remote position . The role requires a dedicated workspace, reliable internet connectivity, and availability to support established payroll deadlines and client needs.

Candidates must be able to work at a computer for extended periods; review payroll reports, spreadsheets, and employment documentation; communicate effectively by phone, video, and email; and occasionally lift or move materials up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Momentum Employer Group

Momentum Employer Group partners with growing businesses to provide HR, payroll, benefits, recruiting, compliance, and workforce solutions . We work alongside our clients to help them build stronger organizations and better employee experiences.

If you're an experienced payroll or operations professional who enjoys detailed work, managing deadlines, solving routine issues, and supporting clients with responsive service, we'd love to hear from you.

www.momentumemployergroup.com