US PEO Payroll Lead (Remote, Async)

Remote; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Competitive benefits

Async work environment

Job summary

Remote seeks a mid-level PEO Payroll Specialist Lead for the United States. You will execute end-to-end US payroll, ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance, and support rollout of payroll improvements.

The role collaborates with Payroll Operations, Finance, Product, and Service Operations in a remote-first environment. You will work with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity, handle exceptions, and drive process improvements while adhering to deadlines and security standards.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll execution in US PEO or similar environment, including validations and filings.
• Knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll regulations and payroll best practices.
• Experience implementing payroll processes or contributing to operational rollouts.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, interpret data, and resolve exceptions accurately.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and ability to quickly learn new operational tools; experience with automation or AI-assisted workflows is a plus.
• Comfortable operating independently in a remote-first, asynchronous work environment.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills for partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines effectively.
• Experience with multi-country payroll is a plus, but not required for this US-focused role.
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive payroll information.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll operations for the US PEO environment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Validate payroll inputs, calculations, and outputs, maintaining data integrity across all payroll cycles.
• Manage payroll-related exceptions, adjustments, and reconciliations, escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Support the operational implementation of payroll processes, including system updates, statutory changes, and new program rollouts.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and relevant external stakeholders regarding payroll execution and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, documentation, and operational workflows.
• Participate in testing payroll system enhancements and updates to ensure operational readiness.
• Provide support and guidance to other payroll specialists when needed to maintain continuity and quality of payroll delivery.
• Monitor and contribute to payroll performance metrics, including SLAs and KPIs

Skills

Payroll execution

US payroll regulations

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Payroll systems

Automation / AI

Remote work

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-country payroll

Job description

Remote seeks a mid-level PEO Payroll Specialist Lead for the United States. You will execute end-to-end US payroll, ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance, and support rollout of payroll improvements.

The role collaborates with Payroll Operations, Finance, Product, and Service Operations in a remote-first environment. You will work with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity, handle exceptions, and drive process improvements while adhering to deadlines and security standards.