Payroll Director - Contract

Title: Payroll Director, Contract

Location: Fully Remote

Employment Type: Fixed Contract (18 Months)

Compensation: Negotiable

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a major clean‑up, audit, and process‑improvement initiative within the payroll function. This is a fully remote, 18‑month contract role ideal for someone with strong payroll operations expertise and a track record of identifying gaps, improving accuracy, and strengthening compliance. The specialist will also support daily payroll operations while driving long‑term improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Audit & Clean‑Up

• Conduct a comprehensive audit of payroll data, records, and system inputs.
• Identify discrepancies, errors, and compliance risks; implement corrective measures.
• Reconcile historical payroll information to ensure accuracy and integrity.

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Process Improvement

• Evaluate current payroll workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency.
• Document updated processes and build scalable, repeatable operating procedures.
• Strengthen internal controls to minimize risk and improve data accuracy.

Compliance & Risk Reduction

• Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Identify compliance gaps and implement solutions to reduce exposure.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to address compliance issues.

Daily Payroll Operations

• Support day‑to‑day payroll processing for multi‑state employee populations.
• Manage updates related to new hires, terminations, status changes, tax updates, and deductions.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.
• Assist in preparing reports and payroll metrics as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi‑state environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance.
• Experience with payroll audits and process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with payroll systems (any platform); advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.