Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist (Payroll, Timekeeping & Leave Administration) | Remote (CST)

LaSalle Network is hiring for a Payroll Specialist to support a leading revenue cycle management organization. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys working with large data sets, payroll controls, audits and leave administration. The Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compliance standards and supporting payroll-related systems and processes.

What's the job?

• Advance and validate time and absence data to support payroll processing
• Run and maintain payroll control reports supporting SOC compliance each pay cycle
• Monitor payroll integrations and support payroll close-out and financial reporting activities
• Administer and audit leave of absence (LOA) status, payments, retroactive payments and vendor alignment
• Import and validate EIB payment requests
• Support payroll system enhancements, including requirements gathering, testing, troubleshooting and post-implementation review
• Collect and maintain documentation supporting audits and internal controls
• Validate leave protection expirations and ensure appropriate employee communication and documentation
• Analyze and reconcile payroll tax wages and liabilities across state and local jurisdictions
• Review and approve off-cycle payroll processing
• Audit garnishments and third-party sick pay data
• Support W-2 reporting activities and equity/stock-related payroll processes
• Assist with reduction-in-force (RIF) tracking and documentation management

What's needed?

• Previous experience supporting payroll operations
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with large data sets, audits and reconciliations
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, organized and collaborative work style

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Payroll
• Experience supporting leave administration, payroll controls or payroll systems projects

What's in it for me?

• Competitive pay rate of $30-$35/hour
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Fully remote work environment
• Long-term project assignment
• Opportunity to gain exposure to payroll controls, compliance and systems optimization
• Experience supporting a large, enterprise-level payroll function
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to expand payroll expertise

Key Details

• Compensation: $30-$35/hour
• Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Location: Remote (Central Time Zone)
• Work Model: Fully Remote
• Schedule: 40 hours/week | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CST (some flexibility)

If you're a payroll professional looking for a long-term remote opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, apply today.

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.