Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable Part-Time Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for our licensed foster group home agency. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organized, compliance-focused work and wants to support a mission-driven organization serving vulnerable children and families.

• Flexible Hours: Start at approximately 20–25 hours per week, with opportunities for full-time hours for candidates with the right availability.
• Exact schedule determined based on payroll cycles and workload

Pay: $25 - $27 per hour

 The ideal candidate will:

• Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for agency employees
• Review and verify timecards, pay codes, differentials, and payroll changes
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with internal policy and state requirements
• Support accurate payroll records for COBRA and garnishments, ensuring proper documentation.
• Assist with payroll reports, audits, and reconciliations as requested
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Respond professionally to payroll-related employee inquiries
• Work closely with the HR Manager on payroll and compliance-related matters
• Support payroll processes within Paylocity, including reporting and record maintenance
• Demonstrate discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information
• Assist HR Specialist with recruitment when needed
• Assist HR with quarterly drug testing
•  Quickly learn and adapt to payroll systems, HR procedures, and compliance requirements. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Minimum of 2-3 years of payroll processing experience (required)
• Paylocity experience strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines consistently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll systems
• High ethical standards and discretion with sensitive information