# Payroll Specialist

> Tutor Me Education · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2025-01-03

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Finance

## Description

This job is fully Remote! **Clear and excellent English communication skills required.**

**Job Description:**  
Tutor Me Education is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience running payroll using ADP, with a strong proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our employees in both the United States and California. This position requires an individual with a high level of attention to detail and a thorough understanding of payroll laws and regulations in California and across the United States.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Process bi-weekly payroll for employees in multiple locations, ensuring all calculations are accurate, compliant, and timely.
-   Utilize ADP payroll software to input and manage payroll data, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, overtime, and deductions.
-   Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring all payroll-related data is current and up-to-date.
-   Review and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and wage garnishments.
-   Prepare and file payroll taxes and related filings, including federal, state, and local tax payments, and year-end forms.
-   Generate detailed payroll reports, track hours, overtime, and PTO usage, and resolve discrepancies or issues related to employee pay.
-   Assist with audits and ensure accurate documentation for internal and external audits.
-   Provide support to employees regarding payroll questions, deductions, and issues.
-   Monitor changes in payroll regulations and best practices, ensuring the company remains compliant with all applicable laws.
-   Collaborate with the HR and finance departments to ensure smooth integration of payroll and benefits.

## Requirements

**Qualifications:**

-   At least 3 years of payroll experience, with expertise in running payroll using ADP.
-   In-depth knowledge of payroll processing in both the U.S. and California, including understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
-   Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
-   Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy in all payroll-related tasks.
-   Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
-   Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
-   Strong communication skills, with the ability to respond professionally to employee inquiries and resolve issues effectively.
-   Ability to adapt to new technologies and systems as needed.
-   A strong team player who is willing to collaborate with others to solve problems.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

-   Knowledge of accounting principles and experience with general ledger accounting.
-   Certification in Payroll (CPP) or related credentials is a plus.

## Benefits

Fully Remote!

PTO

Etc.

## Apply

[Apply at Tutor Me Education](https://apply.workable.com/tutor-me-education-1/j/F65DED1324/apply)

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