Payroll Specialist

Who We Are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right- whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

R8419

Full time

Remote

We are looking for a motivated Payroll Specialist ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience processing payroll and time entry and are looking for your next career move.

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support the day-to-day processing of payroll for the organization, with a strong focus on time entry, data entry, and administrative payroll tasks. This is an entry-level role well suited to a detail-oriented individual who is organized, comfortable working with confidential information, and eager to build a foundation in payroll administration. Working primarily in Workday, the Payroll Specialist ensures time sheets, employee data, and payroll records are accurate, complete, and submitted on time, helping the payroll team deliver accurate and timely pay to employees.

This position will be full-time and remote
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"This position does not offer employment sponsorship. All candidates must be eligible to work without need for sponsorship by employer."

• Enter and update payroll and timekeeping data in Workday accurately and on schedule
• Review employee timesheets for completeness and accuracy, flagging missing or incomplete entries
• Monitor timesheet submission deadlines and follow up with employees and managers on missing or late entries
• Assist with auditing payroll data prior to each pay run to catch discrepancies before submission
• Help maintain accurate employee payroll records, including tax forms, direct deposit information, and personal data changes in Workday, including employment verifications and wage report requests
• Respond to routine employee questions about timesheets, pay, and payroll policies, escalating complex issues as needed
• Assist with filing, document management, and other general administrative tasks for the payroll department
• Support year-end processes, including W-2 preparation, with other payroll team members
• Follow established procedures to maintain compliance with company policy and applicable wage and hour regulations
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employees and payroll information at all times

• 1-2 years of experience in payroll, HR, accounting, or related administrative work (internships or coursework considered)
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with high volumes of data entry
• Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet recurring deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Willingness to learn payroll regulations, wage and hour basics, and company policy

• Prior exposure to Workday or another HRIS/payroll system
• Basic knowledge of payroll concepts (gross-to-net pay, deductions, timekeeping) from coursework or prior work experience

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of…