Remote Payroll Specialist (Multi-State)

Spectrum; New York (NY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Remote Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll for multiple states from a home office. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and strong communication with employees to answer payroll questions.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of multi-state payroll experience, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. This is a full-time, remote position with a Monday–Friday schedule and flexibility for occasional after-hours

Qualifications

• 2+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience.
• High accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Must read/write/speak English.

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

Multi-state payroll

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Remote work

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Remote Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll for multiple states from a home office. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and strong communication with employees to answer payroll questions.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of multi-state payroll experience, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. This is a full-time, remote position with a Monday–Friday schedule and flexibility for occasional after-hours