Part-time Payroll Specialist

USTA National Campus; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation seeks a detail-oriented part-time Payroll Specialist to manage payroll functions, ensuring compliance with regulations. This role, requiring 10-15 hours per week, involves overseeing payroll accuracy and financial reporting, while supporting a diverse and equitable workplace.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll-related experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll laws and tax regulations.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing for salaries, benefits, and deductions.
• Conduct quarterly payroll audits and implement corrections.
• Train new hires on payroll procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or human resources

Tools

Payroll software (Paycor preferred)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who We Are

The USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation, one of 17 sections of the United States Tennis Association is seeking an efficient, proactive, and detail-oriented part-time Payroll Specialist. This role will oversee the organization’s payroll functions within Paycor and handle the entire payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with government regulations.

The Role

As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance while supporting financial reporting and employee compensation tracking. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and expertise in payroll systems.

• Oversee payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions.
• Process payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and pay rate adjustments.
• Maintain and audit payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct quarterly payroll audits and implement necessary corrections.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws, tax regulations, and best practices.
• Identify and recommend improvements to payroll systems and procedures.
• Track employee work hours, wages, compensation, and leave balances.
• Process payroll payments via electronic systems or physical checks.
• Address payroll-related inquiries from employees and supervisors.
• Generate payroll reports for upper management and finance teams.
• Train new hires on timekeeping, payroll procedures, and expense submissions.
• Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Who You Are

• Extensive knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• 3-5 years of payroll-related experience (required).
• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or Payroll Manager.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and payroll software (Paycor preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, human resources, or a related field (preferred, but not required).
  
  

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $35.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a part-time, temporary remote position requiring 10–15 hours per week. The role reports to the HR Director and collaborates closely with the HR Generalist.

What is USTA/Mid-Atlantic Foundations’ approach to a diverse and equitable workforce?

• We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all voices are valued and respected.
• Our recruitment, employment, and promotion practices are free from discrimination based on various protected statuses under federal, state, and local laws.
  
  

USTA/Mid-Atlantic Foundation Diversity Statement

We are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace in which everyone is welcomed, valued, and supported. USTA/Mid-Atlantic Foundation recruits, employs, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic or family medical history, marital, parental, veteran, or military status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.