Temporary Payroll Administrator, Part-Time

Payroll Processing

• Ensure accurate and timely semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll processing in Paylocity for assigned employee groups.
• Validate timecards, including hours worked, overtime, variable pay, and PTO balances prior to payroll submission.
• Process ad-hoc payroll adjustments (retro pay, corrections, garnishments, reimbursements, bonuses) with 100% accuracy.
• Maintain strong attention to detail to prevent errors that may impact pay, taxes, or benefits.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and follow all payroll compliance regulations.

Systems, Reporting & Data Integrity

• Use Paylocity Payroll & Onboarding modules with at least 1 year of hands-on experience.
• Run, analyze, and export payroll reports, including pre-payroll, tax liability, and deduction summaries.
• Use Excel to organize, audit, and present payroll data clearly and accurately.
• Ensure accurate syncing and data alignment between Paylocity and HiBob (preferred).

Communication & Employee Support

• Serve as Pontera’s primary payroll point of contact, responding promptly and professionally to employee inquiries via Slack and email.
• Provide guidance to employees on Paylocity self-service features (pay statements, tax forms, direct deposit updates).
• Partner with managers to ensure timely timecard approvals and adherence to payroll policies.
• Escalate complex issues to the HRBP, Accounting, or Paylocity Support as needed.
• Meet all payroll deadlines with dependability and minimal supervision.
• Manage sensitive data with discretion and professionalism at all times.

• Payroll processing experience for both exempt and non-exempt employees within the U.S.
• Strong, hands-on experience with Paylocity (minimum 1 year required).
• Experience with HiBob as an HRIS is strongly preferred.
• Strong math, data entry, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week, consistently, within EST hours.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage responsibilities in a part-time environment.
• Familiarity with New York State payroll regulations is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort supporting employees via Slack.
• Demonstrated dependability, confidentiality, and ownership of tasks.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Compensation: $40 per hour, ~20hrs per week
• Opportunity: Have a major impact at a fast-growing startup that is revolutionizing the FinTech industry
• Team Culture: A collegial, collaborative, fun work environment 

Pontera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.