[Remote] HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist | BPO

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PARA Consulting is a people-centric consulting firm dedicated to optimizing technology, people, and processes. They are seeking an HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist to support clients in HR operations, employee lifecycle management, and payroll processing, acting as the primary contact for assigned clients.


Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main HR and payroll point of contact for client accounts.
  • Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including variable pay or adjustments.
  • Manage employee lifecycle activities: onboarding, offboarding, changes in compensation, and status changes.
  • Maintain employee records and ensure HR compliance across local/state regulations.
  • Support benefits administration (open enrollment, new hires, terminations, status updates).
  • Create and update HR documentation including SOPs, checklists, and templates.
  • Respond to employee HR/payroll inquiries and provide issue resolution.
  • Track time and attendance to ensure payroll accuracy.
  • Coordinate with finance, management, and external vendors as needed.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in HR operations and payroll processing.
  • Experience working with HRIS or payroll systems (Rippling, ADP, Paychex, Gusto, etc.).
  • Understanding of payroll cycles, time tracking, deductions, garnishments, and final pay.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret and apply HR and payroll policies accurately.
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and manage multiple clients.
  • Experience supporting multi-state payroll in the U.S.
  • Experience working in a BPO or consulting environment.
  • Knowledge of benefits admin processes (open enrollment, qualifying life events).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Comfort working with checklists, documentation libraries, and SOPs.

Company Overview

  • We help organizations plan their next step, improve their processes, and future proof their technology infrastructure. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://paraconsulting.co.

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