Subsplash

Payroll Specialist

Subsplash

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Alabama • Arizona • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per year

About the role

  • Own the end-to-end processing of [weekly/bi-weekly] payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness for all employees.
  • Review payroll data, audits, and reconciliations to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Manage payroll adjustments, bonuses, commissions, retro pay, and special payroll runs as needed.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions, providing clear, empathetic, and timely support.
  • Explain payroll, deductions, and tax-related topics in an accessible and approachable way.
  • Handle sensitive payroll matters with the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure full compliance.
  • Monitor and apply changes in labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll best practices.
  • Support audits, reporting, and internal controls related to payroll and compliance.
  • Partner closely with People Ops and Finance to ensure seamless integration between payroll, benefits administration, and HR systems.
  • Manage payroll-related benefits deductions and contributions, including health benefits, retirement plans, and leave programs.
  • Ensure accurate data flow across systems such as UKG Pro, BambooHR, and other payroll or HR platforms.
  • Manage the payroll components of onboarding, including setting up new hires, tax elections, and direct deposits.
  • Process final payroll and offboarding transactions with care, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Continuously evaluate payroll processes and workflows to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and improved employee experience.
  • Contribute to documentation, training, and system enhancements that elevate payroll operations across the organization.

Requirements

  • 3–7 years of experience in payroll, preferably within a People Operations or HR environment.
  • Expert-level proficiency in UKG Pro and Excel
  • Strong knowledge of FLSA, federal and state tax regulations, and multi-state payroll practices.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive topics with empathy and discretion.
  • Proactive problem-solver who values continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Ability to pass background and credit checks.
Benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Short and long term disability and life insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Professional Development
  • Top of the Line Equipment
  • Referral Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Family-Friendly Culture
  • Chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingdata auditspayroll adjustmentstax regulationsFLSA compliancemulti-state payroll practicesreportinginternal controlsautomationExcel
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizationtime managementcommunicationinterpersonal skillsempathydiscretionproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementoperational excellence