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Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Position Location: 100% remote (if local to Pittsburgh, will be required to come onsite once every few months to pick up mail)
Contract: 6-8 months

Must complete the Payroll Specialist Assessment in Glider

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Process payroll accurately and timely for employees across the enterprise in accordance with company policies and payroll schedules.
• Review, validate, and maintain employee timekeeping records to ensure accurate payroll calculations and compliance with applicable policies.
• Administer payroll-related activities for employees on leave of absence (LOA), ensuring proper documentation and pay processing.
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring employees are paid correctly.
• Enter, update, and maintain employee payroll and personnel data within HRIS and payroll systems.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, professional customer service and issue resolution.
• Assist in maintaining payroll records and supporting payroll compliance requirements while safeguarding confidential employee information.
• Collaborate with internal HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to support payroll operations and resolve processing issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• At least 1-3 years of relevant experience
• 1 years of experience with Workday and UKG
• Data entry experience
• General experience with payroll audits and reconciliation
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information
• Experience handling employee inquiries
• Customer service background
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• MS Office Suite
• Proficient in Excel
• Willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience with Workday and UKG
• Multi-state payroll experience
• Any payroll related certifications
• Workday certification

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: 100% Remote (If local to Pittsburgh, occasional onsite visit every few months to pick up mail)
Duration: 6–8 Month Contract
Pay rate: $32/hr on W2
Start Date: Mid-August
Employment Type: Contract Only (No Contract-to-Hire)
Work Authorization: US Citizens Only
Assessment: Must complete the Payroll Specialist Assessment (Glider)

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support enterprise payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, performing payroll audits, and working with Workday and UKG. This is a fully remote contract opportunity supporting a fast-paced payroll team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time in accordance with company policies and payroll schedules.
• Review, validate, and maintain employee timekeeping records.
• Administer payroll activities for employees on Leave of Absence (LOA).
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Enter, update, and maintain employee payroll and personnel data in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain payroll records while ensuring confidentiality of employee information.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to resolve payroll processing issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of payroll or related experience.
• 1+ year of experience with Workday and UKG.
• Data entry experience.
• Experience performing payroll audits and reconciliations.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience responding to employee payroll inquiries.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience with Workday and UKG.
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Payroll-related certification.
• Workday certification.

Job Details

• Work Authorization: US Citizens Only
• Remote: 100% Remote
• Contract Duration: 6–8 Months
• Contract-to-Hire: No
• Assessment Required: Glider Payroll Specialist Assessment

Clerical Support Staff – Election Operations
Start Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 69 W. Washington Street, Downtown Chicago, IL
Openings: Approximately 10–12 positions
Duration: Through the end of April 2027
Position Type: Temporary Clerical/Administrative Support
 
Note: It will be a paid Parking as the location is in the heart of downtown Chicago. Parking will run approximately $20 per day so public transportation would be the most economical option.
 
Position Overview
We are seeking detail-oriented clerical support staff to assist with vote-by-mail and early-voting operations in downtown Chicago. Team members will help process applications, verify signatures, and support intake activities to ensure documents are handled accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities

• Process and review vote-by-mail and early-voting applications.
• Proofread applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify signatures and review documentation.
• Assist with vote-by-mail and early-voting intake.
• Perform general clerical and administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Previous clerical or administrative experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Previous voting or election-related experience is a plus.

Ideal Candidate
Someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable reviewing documents and handling repetitive administrative tasks with accuracy.

Notes for Recruiter:
Staffing Notes
We are targeting approximately 10–12 candidates. If the full number is not available, please submit the candidates you have available.
Clarify the exact start date Add the lunch-hour requirement
 
 
 

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