Remote Multi-State Payroll Specialist

Spectrum; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Remote Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple states. The role requires 2+ years of multi-state payroll experience, strong data-entry skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities include processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining documentation, handling employee inquiries by phone and email, and assisting with garnishments, deductions, and refunds.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Strong data-entry and computer skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for assigned units.
• Maintain payroll processing documentation and task lists.
• Respond to employee payroll questions by phone and email.
• Support payroll help-desk activities and team coverage.
• Process benefit deduction adjustments and related payroll requests.
• Process Short-Term Disability pay adjustments and check requests.
• Process stop-payment and check-reissue requests.
• Enter, review, and maintain garnishments and withholding orders.
• Respond to court and agency requests regarding garnishments.
• Complete wage verification requests.
• Process garnishment refunds and investigate discrepancies.
• Work with accounting/GL teams to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Review system-generated reports to ensure payroll and garnishment accuracy.
• Participate in payroll system testing, upgrades, implementations, and training.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Remote work

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Remote Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple states. The role requires 2+ years of multi-state payroll experience, strong data-entry skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities include processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining documentation, handling employee inquiries by phone and email, and assisting with garnishments, deductions, and refunds.