Payroll Specialist Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Payroll Specialist Lead based in United States.

This role is a hands-on payroll leadership opportunity focused on delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations within a U.S. PEO environment. You will combine deep payroll expertise with operational ownership and support for fellow payroll specialists. The position requires strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines. You will collaborate with Payroll Operations, Finance, Product, Service Operations, and external stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes. You will also contribute to system enhancements, operational rollouts, automation, and performance measurement. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in an independent, asynchronous, and globally distributed environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and discretion.