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. If you're looking to deepen your expertise in payroll operations while contributing to a high-performing team, we'd love to connect with you.

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. This Payroll Specialist position offers valuable exposure to payroll operations, compliance initiatives and systems enhancements while working alongside an experienced team.

Thank you,
Allee Struve
Lead Recruiter
LaSalle Network

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