Payroll Specialist

It's a new day with a new opportunity at 8am!

About the role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Processor to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of payroll processing experience and strong proficiency in Workday. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

About us:

At 8am, our vision is to power a world where professionals thrive. We start every day on a mission to empower professionals with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business. They count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel profitable growth, so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters.

Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!

What you'll do:

• Process payroll for employees accurately and on schedule using Workday.

• Review payroll data including hours worked, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.

• Ensure compliance with payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.

• Maintain and update payroll records, employee information, and tax documentation.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams regarding employee changes, benefits, and compensation updates.

• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed.

• Manage garnishments, deductions, and payroll adjustments.

• Ensure confidentiality and security of payroll information.

About you:

• Minimum 5+ years of payroll processing experience.

• Hands-on experience with Workday payroll systems required.

• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and payroll best practices in the US and Canada.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other payroll-related tools.

Additional Information
The pay range for this position is between $28 - $30 per hour. 8am is committed to offering competitive, fair and commensurate compensation and has provided an estimated pay range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education.

Why 8am:

At 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted in continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement—values that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Work Smart, Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary, and We Find a Way. These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering environment, every day.

Diversity, equity & inclusion at 8am:

At 8am, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach.

Security advisory:

Our hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology. As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices. We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process. All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up.