
HR Generalist, Payroll Specialist
PARA Consulting
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 per year
About the role
- Serve as the main HR and payroll point of contact for client accounts.
- Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including variable pay or adjustments.
- Manage employee lifecycle activities: onboarding, offboarding, changes in compensation, and status changes.
- Maintain employee records and ensure HR compliance across local/state regulations.
- Support benefits administration (open enrollment, new hires, terminations, status updates).
- Create and update HR documentation including SOPs, checklists, and templates.
- Respond to employee HR/payroll inquiries and provide issue resolution.
- Track time and attendance to ensure payroll accuracy.
- Coordinate with finance, management, and external vendors as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in HR operations and payroll processing.
- Experience working with HRIS or payroll systems (Rippling, ADP, Paychex, Gusto, etc.).
- Understanding of payroll cycles, time tracking, deductions, garnishments, and final pay.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply HR and payroll policies accurately.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and manage multiple clients.
Benefits
- Growth Opportunities – Build expertise across domains, work on high-visibility projects, and shape scalable delivery processes.
- True Strategic Impact – Be part of our clients’ long-term transformations—not just one-off projects.
- Mentorship & Leadership Development – Opportunities to coach junior resources and help grow PARA.
- Autonomy & Flexibility – We trust our team to deliver results
- Remote-First Culture – Work from anywhere and connect meaningfully with global teammates.
- Lean, Agile Operations – Skip corporate red tape—just make it happen.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingemployee lifecycle managementHR compliancebenefits administrationtime trackingHRISpayroll systemsdeductionsgarnishmentsfinal pay
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsissue resolutionremote workclient management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business Administration