Remote Payroll Specialist

Lakeshore Talent is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist to work FULLY REMOTE in a temporary role expected to last 6-8 weeks. We are accepting applications from US based candidates that have 2+ years of prior payroll experience with strong customer service skills and knowledge and understanding of the contingent workforce!

Pay: $23-$25/hr.

Hours: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Commitment: 2-3 months

Equipment: A laptop and 2 monitors will be provided; candidates must have strong and reliable internet access

Responsibilities:

• Collect, review and input time and expenses for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll processing.

• Follow-up on any stop-payments alongside calculating any pay adjustments.

• Ensure that employee payroll and account records are up to date.

• Administer rate changes, garnishments and other updates related to employee payroll records.

• Answer payroll related questions and inquiries.

• Coordinate cross-departmentally to ensure payroll and employee changes are complete.

• Prepare and submit invoice entries into vendor portals.

• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll clients by ensuring all follow-up and action items are completed, payments are received in a timely manner, and concerns or questions are escalated.

• Provide strong customer service for all clients and employees.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred; PCP designation is a plus!

• 2 years of prior payroll experience within a fast-paced environment (international payroll experience is a plus!)

• Experience processing payroll for Vendor Management Systems is desired

• Superior communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written

• Proficient Microsoft Office skills with intermediate or advanced Excel skills