Remote Payroll Specialist – Multi-State Compliance

Public Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental care benefits

401k

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Public Consulting Group (PCG) is hiring a Payroll Specialist for a fully remote role in the United States. The position supports on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, handles new hires and terminations, and contributes to payroll audits and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2+ years of multi-state payroll experience. PCG emphasizes confidentiality, compliance with payroll tax laws, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of Corporate payroll processing experience working on a multi-state payroll.

Responsibilities

• Support on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, severance, and direct deposit setup.
• Contact various supervisors for missed timesheet entries for new hires or terminating employees.
• Provide support to Payroll team with special projects (audit reports, EEO, AFFIRM, census data).
• Respond to employment verifications and unemployment benefit claims.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with pre-payroll audits ensuring hours, earnings, deductions, and payment information are accurate.
• Answer employee questions about pay statements, deposits, and tax withholding through ticketing system or email.

Job description

Public Consulting Group (PCG) is hiring a Payroll Specialist for a fully remote role in the United States. The position supports on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, handles new hires and terminations, and contributes to payroll audits and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2+ years of multi-state payroll experience. PCG emphasizes confidentiality, compliance with payroll tax laws, and strong communication.