About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a full-time, remote Payroll Specialist supporting employees in Carson Mall, NV. This entry-level role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with payroll/timekeeping or administrative experience who wants to build a foundation in payroll administration using Workday and Excel.

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What You’ll Do

• Enter and update payroll and timekeeping data in Workday accurately and on schedule
• Review employee timesheets for completeness and accuracy; flag missing or incorrect entries
• Monitor timesheet submission deadlines and follow up with employees and managers on late or missing entries
• Assist with auditing payroll data prior to each pay run to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain employee payroll records: tax forms, direct deposit details, and personal data changes in Workday
• Respond to routine employee questions about timesheets, pay, and payroll policies; escalate complex issues as needed
• Support filing, document management, and general administrative tasks for the payroll team
• Assist with year-end processes (W-2 preparation) and other recurring compliance tasks
• Follow established procedures to maintain confidentiality and compliance with wage-and-hour regulations

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What You’ll Need

Required

• 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 HR, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when performing high volumes of data entry
• Good organizational and time-management skills; 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

Preferred

• Prior exposure to Workday or another HRIS/payroll system
• Basic understanding of payroll concepts (gross-to-net, deductions, timekeeping)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 per year
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) access, paid time off, and any other benefits provided by the client and applicable law
• Exact compensation may vary based on experience, education, and location

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Work Authorization & Other Requirements

• This position does not offer employment sponsorship. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Remote role; primary location for posting: Carson Mall, NV (applicants should be able to work with U.S.-based payroll processes and time zones as required).
• Reasonable accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact application.accommodations@careertakes.ai.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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