Part-Time Payroll & HR Specialist – Flexible 28 hrs/wk

Claremont, New Hampshire; Claremont (NH); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Claremont is seeking a dependable Part-Time Payroll & HR Specialist to join our Human Resources Department. This 28-hour-per-week role offers a competitive hourly rate of $25.00–$30.00, commensurate with experience.

The position emphasizes payroll processing, onboarding, benefits administration, and confidential record-keeping. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of payroll or HR/payroll experience, a strong customer-service mindset, and the ability to work independently with discretion.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of payroll, HR/payroll, or closely related experience.
• Strong foundation and willingness to learn.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review, and processing of City payroll;
• Maintain payroll records and process employee changes, deductions, and other payroll-related information;
• Support new-hire onboarding and employee orientation;
• Maintain confidential personnel and payroll records;
• Assist employees with routine questions regarding benefits, policies, and procedures;
• Support recruitment and open positions;
• Assist with benefits administration and reconciliation;
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate HR and payroll data;
• Support employee recognition, wellness, and other HR initiatives;
• Assist the Human Resources Director with special projects and day-to-day department operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Part-Time Payroll & Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Department
28 Hours Per Week | $25.00–$30.00 Per Hour, Commensurate with Experience

The City of Claremont is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and personable Part-Time Payroll & Human Resources Specialist to join our Human Resources Department.

This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely wants a part-time schedule while taking on meaningful responsibility in a busy municipal HR office. We are looking for someone who is helpful, humble, approachable, and committed to providing excellent customer service to employees at all levels of the organization.

Schedule

This position is 28 hours per week. Mondays and Tuesdays are required workdays due to payroll processing and departmental needs. The remaining hours are flexible and may be scheduled during the remainder of the workweek, provided the employee maintains a consistent 28-hour weekly schedule.

What You'll Do

Working closely with the Human Resources Director, the Payroll & Human Resources Specialist will:

Assist with the preparation, review, and processing of City payroll;

Maintain payroll records and process employee changes, deductions, and other payroll-related information;

Support new-hire onboarding and employee orientation;

Maintain confidential personnel and payroll records;

Assist employees with routine questions regarding benefits, policies, and procedures;

Support recruitment and open positions;

Assist with benefits administration and reconciliation;

Prepare reports and maintain accurate HR and payroll data;

Support employee recognition, wellness, and other HR initiatives; and

Assist the Human Resources Director with special projects and day-to-day department operations.

What We're Looking For

Previous payroll experience is required. You do not need decades of experience—we are looking for someone with approximately 1–3 years of payroll, HR/payroll, or closely related experience who has a strong foundation and is ready to learn.

The right person for this role will have:

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;

Prior hands-on payroll experience;

A strong customer-service mindset and friendly, approachable disposition;

The ability to handle confidential information with discretion;

Strong organizational and follow-through skills;

Comfort working independently and asking questions when needed;

A helpful, collaborative, and humble approach to work;

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; and

A genuine interest in a long-term part-time position.

Municipal or public-sector experience is helpful, but not required.

Compensation

$25.00–$30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

This is a part-time, 28-hour-per-week position.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and any other requested application materials to the City of Claremont Human Resources Department.

The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.