Remote Part-Time Payroll Specialist (Multi-State)

SAGE Publishing; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with 100% match up to 5%

Tuition assistance

Hybrid or remote work options

Annual company anniversary trip every

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sage Publishing is seeking a part-time Payroll Specialist to support bi-weekly payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees.

You will coordinate with the Payroll Supervisor to process payroll accurately and on schedule, handle bonuses, deductions, and garnishments, and assist with audits and process improvements. You should have 1–2+ years of payroll experience, basic accounting understanding, and strong Excel and communication skills; Paylocity experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of payroll processing experience (multi-state preferred).
• Basic understanding of payroll processes, including taxes and deductions.
• Ability to collaborate with the accounting team to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Paylocity experience a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Payroll Supervisor, process U.S. and Canadian payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Process special payroll runs, including bonuses, auto allowances, commissions, and other supplemental compensation.
• Review employee changes, including W-4s, direct deposits, 401(k) deductions, leaves, and payroll advances.
• Prepare payroll-related wire transfers for review and approval.
• Execute bi-weekly fund transfers for FSA contributions.
• Administer wage garnishments and tax levies per orders and regulations.
• Collaborate with Tax & Compliance to ensure adherence to payroll regulations.
• Assist with year-end and interim audits with data and documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to meet service levels.
• Identify and support process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide ad hoc support to global Finance and HR leadership as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll regulations

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Sage Publishing is seeking a part-time Payroll Specialist to support bi-weekly payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees.

You will coordinate with the Payroll Supervisor to process payroll accurately and on schedule, handle bonuses, deductions, and garnishments, and assist with audits and process improvements. You should have 1–2+ years of payroll experience, basic accounting understanding, and strong Excel and communication skills; Paylocity experience is a plus.