Remote Payroll Pro — Multi-State & Garnishments

Spectrum; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple states. The role supports payroll processing, garnishments, and related inquiries in a fully remote environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of multi-state payroll experience, strong data-entry skills, and excellent attention to detail. You will collaborate with accounting on discrepancies and participate in system testing and upgrades.

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.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends when business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for assigned business 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

Multistate payroll

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Remote work

English proficiency

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple states. The role supports payroll processing, garnishments, and related inquiries in a fully remote environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of multi-state payroll experience, strong data-entry skills, and excellent attention to detail. You will collaborate with accounting on discrepancies and participate in system testing and upgrades.