Payroll Administrator

Elevate Digital; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A payroll services provider based in North Carolina is seeking a part-time Payroll Assistant to help with payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and experience with multi-state payroll compliance. Responsibilities include processing payroll accurately and on time, updating employee records, and ensuring compliance with all payroll laws. The role requires 10-20 hours of work per week, making it a great opportunity for someone with 2-4 years of payroll experience looking for flexibility in their work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of payroll experience; experience with iSolved a plus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with HRIS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including salary adjustments.
• Review and verify timesheets to ensure completeness and compliance.

Skills

Expertise with multi-state payroll compliance

Strong Excel skills (formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivots)

Ability to work independently

Excellent attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field

Job description

This is a PART-TIME position of 10-20 hours per week. NO C2C or sponsorship is available. Please do not email if you are an employer!

We are looking for someone to assist our HR/Payroll team with payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have a good attitude and a love of all things payroll. ;)

TOP SKILLS: (MUST HAVES)

• Expertise with multi-state payroll compliance
• Comfortable working across multiple systems/time inputs
• Very strong Excel skills (formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivots, reconciliations)
• Able to work independently and accurately with minimal oversight

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including salary adjustments, benefits, and tax deductions.
• Review and verify timesheets and attendance to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Prepare and file payroll tax reports and ensure proper remittance of payroll taxes and other deductions.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to support audits, reporting, and budgeting.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and other payroll issues.
• Support system upgrades, implementations, and process improvements related to payroll operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive payroll information at all times.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of payroll experience; experience with iSolved a plus
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems is a plus.
• Effective communication skills and ability to handle confidential data responsibly.