Remote U.S. Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Markage; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Markage is seeking a Compliance & Payroll Specialist to join our fully remote U.S. team. You will own the day-to-day accuracy and integrity of U.S. payroll while supporting core employment compliance requirements.

This role ensures employees are paid correctly and on time, and maintains clean, audit-ready records. You will work closely with the US HR Manager and external payroll providers. You will review payroll inputs, catch discrepancies before they become problems, maintain required

Qualifications

• Experience in U.S. payroll processing or HR compliance support.
• High accuracy with numerical data and detailed recordkeeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential compensation and personal information with discretion.
• Remote worker with ability to own processes independently.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Holds Dex Professional Senior Specialist Certification (DEX-PSS) or higher in HR domain.

Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy and timely processing of U.S. payroll cycles.
• Review all payroll inputs and changes for completeness and correctness before submission.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies quickly to prevent payment errors.
• Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready payroll and employment compliance records.
• Support required employment documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance tracking.
• Coordinate effectively with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders.
• Protect the confidentiality of all employee compensation and personal information at all times.
• Support clean month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll and compliance processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR compliance support

Data accuracy

Discretion with confidential info

Independent in remote work

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Markage is seeking a Compliance & Payroll Specialist to join our fully remote U.S. team. You will own the day-to-day accuracy and integrity of U.S. payroll while supporting core employment compliance requirements.

This role ensures employees are paid correctly and on time, and maintains clean, audit-ready records. You will work closely with the US HR Manager and external payroll providers. You will review payroll inputs, catch discrepancies before they become problems, maintain required