Operations, Payroll Specialist

Momentum Employer Group

. Process payroll for assigned clients, ensuring information is complete, accurate, approved, and submitted on time .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeRemote • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, including processing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with payroll practices. Proficient in using HRIS and payroll systems while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll Administration ExperienceHRIS ProficiencyPayroll Reporting and ReconciliationsAttention to DetailClear Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReportingReconciliationsTax NoticesGarnishmentsBenefits DeductionsTimekeepingData AccuracyClient Payroll ManagementEmployment Verification

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementFollow-ThroughService-Focused CommunicationJudgment and Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

HRIS SystemsPayroll SystemsTimekeeping SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelWordOutlookTeams

Industry Keywords

Payroll PracticesEmployee ChangesConfidentialityOperational MetricsClient TransitionsWorkflow Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process payroll for assigned clients, ensuring information is complete, accurate, approved, and submitted on time
Review employee changes, time records, earnings, deductions, reimbursements, garnishments, and other payroll information
Review payroll registers and reports, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections
Research and resolve routine payroll questions with clients, employees, payroll providers, and internal team members
Maintain employee and payroll information in client HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and internal tracking systems
Support new-hire setup, employee changes, terminations, and related payroll administration
Track payroll schedules, due dates, approvals, and outstanding items
Prepare recurring payroll reports, reconciliations, and operational metrics
Complete employment and income verifications
Maintain payroll records, process documentation, client files, and audit support materials
Provide backup support for other roles as needed
Provide support through shared inboxes, phone, virtual meetings, and other communication channels
Communicate deadlines, missing information, process requirements, and issue status to clients and internal stakeholders
Support operational projects, system implementations, process updates, client transitions, and workflow improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of payroll administration experience, including processing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and meeting deadlines
Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliations, tax notices, garnishments, or benefits deductions
Experience supporting payroll through one or more HRIS, payroll, or timekeeping systems
Knowledge of payroll practices, including earnings, deductions, timekeeping, reporting, reconciliations, tax notices, garnishments, and deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing and reconciling payroll data
Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills
Ability to manage multiple client payroll schedules, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills with a service-focused approach
Ability to research routine issues, use sound judgment, and escalate concerns appropriately
Ability to handle confidential employee, client, payroll, and company information with discretion
Dedicated workspace and reliable internet connectivity
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
Ability to review payroll reports, spreadsheets, and employment documentation
Ability to communicate effectively by phone, video, and email
Ability to occasionally lift or move materials up to 10 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote position
Part-time schedule of approximately 15–20 hours per week
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions