Type: Contractor or Part-Time Employee (potential to become full time)
Location: Remote (work from anywhere, must align with US Eastern Time Zone hours)
Hours: 5–10 per week to start (room to grow to full-time within a year)
Compensation: Based on experience

About Us
The company for which you are applying is a people-first, culture-forward HR consulting firm focused on simplifying payroll and HR solutions for small businesses. We work hand-in-hand with founders and growing teams to get the people stuff right—from onboarding and compliance to culture and compensation.

"We’re not a corporate machine—we’re a lean, purpose-driven team that deeply cares about people, precision, and partnership."

The Role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, people-friendly Payroll Specialist who understands the nuts and bolts of U.S. payroll and enjoys helping businesses thrive through great processes.

This is a remote, flexible, part-time role (starting at 5–10 hours/week), with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position within a year. You’ll support a range of small business clients using platforms like Gusto and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

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  Process payroll for multiple small business clients using Gusto, QuickBooks, and other HRIS platforms

  
  


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  Manage payroll data including wages, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

  
  


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  Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve payroll-related issues

  
  


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  Stay current on payroll laws, trends, and best practices

  
  

Requirements

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  At least 2 years of U.S. small business payroll processing experience

  
  


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  Proficiency in platforms like QuickBooks, Gusto, and other small business HR/payroll systems

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  
  


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  Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

  
  


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  Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new systems

  
  


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  Ability to work independently across multiple client accounts

  
  


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  Available to work 9–5 US Eastern Time at least 75% of the time

  
  


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  Fluent in English (written and spoken)

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience with multi-state payroll

  
  


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  Understanding of payroll tax regulations and benefits deductions

  
  


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  Familiarity with payroll reporting

  
  


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  Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation

  
  

Who You Are (ideally)

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  Born between 1995 and 2000.

  
  


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  Organized, reliable, and self-motivated

  
  


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  Passionate about people, systems, and making a real impact

  
  


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  Looking to be part of a collaborative and values-driven team

  
  

Why Join?

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  Flexible remote work

  
  


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  Supportive team culture focused on growth and learning

  
  


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  Opportunity to transition into a full-time role

  
  


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  Meaningful work supporting small businesses across the U.S.