Remote Payroll Specialist (Entry-Level)

CAI; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement account access

Paid time off

Remote work opportunity

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support daily payroll processing with emphasis on time entry and data accuracy. This entry-level role is remote, focusing on Workday tasks, confidentiality, and precise data handling.

You will help maintain payroll records and assist with year-end activities, while adapting to CAI’s policies and compliance standards. Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years in payroll or related admin work, a high school diploma (associate/bachelor’s preferred), strong Excel

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of payroll, HR, accounting, or related administrative work.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with high data volumes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update payroll and timekeeping data in Workday on schedule.
• Review timesheets for completeness and accuracy; flag missing entries.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on late entries with employees and managers.
• Audit payroll data prior to each pay run to catch discrepancies.
• Maintain employee payroll records, tax forms, and personal data in Workday.
• Answer routine payroll questions and escalate complex issues when needed.
• Assist with filing, document management, and general payroll tasks.
• Support year-end processes, including W-2 preparation, with the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CAI is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support daily payroll processing with emphasis on time entry and data accuracy. This entry-level role is remote, focusing on Workday tasks, confidentiality, and precise data handling.

You will help maintain payroll records and assist with year-end activities, while adapting to CAI’s policies and compliance standards. Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years in payroll or related admin work, a high school diploma (associate/bachelor’s preferred), strong Excel