Payroll Specialist

Posted: 02/27/2026

Payroll Specialist

 

COME JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PAYROLL SPECIALIST

 

MAVENTRI is seeking an experienced and dependable professional, to support our clients’ payroll and human resources operations.

 

This role is primarily focused on payroll processing and compliance, while also providing HR-related support to small and growing businesses. The most successful candidate thrives in a multi-client environment, is highly organized, dependable, and confident navigating multiple payroll systems and deadlines.

 

We provide fractional payroll and human resources to small and growing businesses, so your daily work will be working with multiple clients in a supportive and consultative role.

 

This role will primarily provide Payroll support, but may also learn and assist with HR-related support, as we take a team approach to our fractional, project, and consulting services to our small business clients.

 

This is a Part-Time Regular position, with an average of 15-20 hours per week - some weeks will have more hours due to more payroll deadlines. There may be opportunities to grow as the company grows (to more hours or even full time).

 

Must have daytime availability, and ability to work occasionally until 7:00pm EST for payroll deadlines.

 

Remote work, with the possibility for in-person meetings for team connection or company networking.

Preferred locations: Central Florida or Northern Virginia areas

Reliable internet is required.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Schedule Requirements

  • Monday through Friday, during business hours of 8-5 EST, with occasional weekend and/or holiday requirements depending on payroll deadlines

  • Average workload of 3 hours per day, but will vary based on the number of payrolls to prepare.

  • Must be able to check in every day, at different times to be available for urgent or time sensitive payroll issues as well as payroll preparation follow-ups (for example, you work 3 hours in the morning, you also check in late-afternoon for follow-up).

  • Hours worked each day will vary depending on payroll processing schedules; Flexibility for some payroll prep work to be completed outside of business hours, if desired.

 

Required Experience

  • 5+ years of experience processing payrolls 

    • Gusto, Paylocity, required.  

    • Quickbooks, Patriot, ADP, and others are a plus.

  • Experience with both small and medium sized business payrolls.

  • Experience with payroll platform implementations and migrations.

  • Experience in drafting payroll-related documentation (process, procedure, etc.) and training material

 

Strongly Preferred

  • FPC or CPP (current or past)

  • Experience in a consultant-type role where you have multiple clients

  • Experience with Government Contractor payroll and compliance

  • Located in Florida or Virginia

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to switch between clients and tasks to stay on top of multiple payroll schedules, processes, and platforms

  • Extremely detail oriented, for both process and payroll numbers

  • Ability to learn quickly new technology (payroll platforms, related HR and Benefit systems)

  • Skilled in building workflows, both in processes and platforms

  • Skilled in customer service and communication

  • Skilled in troubleshooting system issues

  • Extremely reliable, dependable, and resourceful

  • A deep knowledge of Payroll practices, as well as Federal payroll rules and regulations

  • A general knowledge of employment rules and regulations.

  • Excellent Time Management, Communication, and Organizational skills

  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times

 

BENEFITS

As a part-time employee of MAVENTRI, you will be eligible to participate in a number of company-sponsored benefits:

  • Company-provided hardware: Laptop computer.  Additional screens and other computer peripherals, as needed

  • Educational Materials and Expenses: Opportunities for certifications and trainings, based on individual need and after one year of employment

  • Remote work-from-home: MAVENTRI employees enjoy remote work from a home office

  • Company 401(k) to save for your retirement - We provide a company match to all employees!

 

COMPENSATION: $20-25 per hour based on experience

WHY MAVENTRI?

MAVENTRI is a dynamic digital firm that supports and enhances small to mid-sized companies with their Bookkeeping, HR, and Payroll needs.  

Our team strives to provide excellent service and products to our clients, and we rely on dependable team members who execute their work with integrity with timely delivery.  

If you are looking for an opportunity to work on supporting small businesses across the country with a small team while working remotely, then we’d love to meet you!