Remote Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Join our dynamic team as a Payroll Specialist, where you'll play a strategic role in managing payroll operations for over 10,000 employees across all 50 states. This position ensures the accurate and compliant processing of employee data in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on data integrity, SOX compliance, and seamless integration with third-party systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support biweekly (hourly) and semi-monthly (salaried) payroll cycles for 10,000+ employees, including cross-training to ensure coverage and continuity.
• Assist in testing and implementing the UltiPro Payroll system to enhance payroll processing efficiency.
• Provide backup support for time and attendance functions using UltiPro Time and Attendance (UTA).
• Drive timely timecard approvals by managers and generate compliance reports for leadership.
• Serve as the first point of contact for payroll inquiries via ServiceNow, resolving employee questions and processing errors.
• Reconcile and transfer data to support funding for employee benefits including 401(k), HSA, FSA, and other vendor-managed programs.
• Process Verification of Employment (VOE) requests and contribute to the development of this function.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, and federal / state payroll regulations.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation in accordance with company policies and legal standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the payroll department.

Qualifications

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.