Interim Payroll Specialist

To support a fast-paced organization, the fully remote Interim Payroll Specialist will manage payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS maintenance while collaborating closely with the Head of People and Finance/Accounting over a 6 to 9 month contract. Key responsibilities Prepare and process payroll in Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll tax regulations Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and open enrollment coordination Maintain HRIS records and support onboarding and offboarding processes for employees Required qualifications Strong hands-on payroll administration experience Proficiency in Paylocity, strongly preferred Experience in benefits administration and 401(k) plan support Knowledge of payroll taxes and multi-state payroll processing Demonstrated ability to manage recurring deadlines independently