ACARA Jobs
Payroll Specialist
Apply- ID: 558927
- Posted: 4/7/2026
- Location: Boston, MA
- Category: Pro - Accounting/Finance
- Job Type: Temporary
- Duration: 3 - 6 Months
Description
Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Remote (United States)
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Industry: Technology / SaaS
Compensation: $28/hour
Schedule: Standard Business Hours with a preference for candidates who can work EST hours
Location: Remote (United States)
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Industry: Technology / SaaS
Compensation: $28/hour
Schedule: Standard Business Hours with a preference for candidates who can work EST hours
About the Opportunity:
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely end‑to‑end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees. This role supports payroll operations, compliance, employee inquiries, reporting, and continuous process improvement in a fast‑paced, multi‑state environment.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
- Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
- People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
- Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role offers hands‑on exposure to complex, multi‑state payroll operations using modern HRIS and payroll platforms. You'll partner cross‑functionally, deepen your technical payroll expertise, and contribute to process improvements that directly impact employee experience and business compliance.
About Acara Solutions:
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider. We help companies compete for talent by delivering contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. With decades of experience across industries, we partner closely with clients to deliver customized talent solutions that drive workforce success.
Sound like a good fit?
APPLY TODAY or send your resume directly to clarks@acarasolutions.com
What You'll Do:
- Process end‑to‑end payroll for assigned U.S. and Canadian employee populations
- Maintain payroll data accuracy, including new hires, terminations, LOAs, garnishments, bonuses, equity, retro, and off‑cycle payrolls
- Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and meet defined service level agreements
- Support reporting, audits, system testing, and payroll process improvements
Job Requirements
What You'll Bring:
- 2+ years of payroll experience in a multi‑state environment
- 2+ years of experience using payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or CloudPay
- 2+ years of experience supporting payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What Sets You Apart:
- FPC or CPP certification
- Experience supporting U.S. and Canadian payrolls
- Advanced Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis
- Experience with Workday Payroll, payroll system testing and EIB data loads
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.
The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.