Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Horizon3 is a remote cybersecurity company that develops autonomous penetration-testing and security assessment solutions. The Payroll Administrator will support accurate and timely U.S. and international payroll processing, respond to employee payroll questions, maintain payroll data integrity, and assist with compliance and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the regular processing of payroll for U.S. and international employees
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to paychecks, taxes, deductions, direct deposit, garnishments, and other payroll matters
- Provide timely, accurate, and high-quality customer service while resolving payroll questions and issues
- Review and audit payroll data, including hours worked, pay rates, deductions, and other employee information, to identify and correct discrepancies
- Support payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records and protect data integrity across HRIS and payroll systems
- Assist with payroll adjustments, corrections, off-cycle payments, and other special payroll requests as needed
- Help support compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and international payroll requirements
- Partner with People and Finance teams to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 distribution and related employee communications
- Maintain organized documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls
Skills
- • 1–3 years of customer service, payroll, HR operations, accounting operations, or related experience
- • Basic knowledge of payroll processes and terminology, including taxes, deductions, garnishments, direct deposit, and payroll adjustments
- • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a solutions-focused approach
- • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn payroll, HRIS, and other business systems quickly; advanced spreadsheet skills are a plus
- • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent quality in a fast-paced environment
- • Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field is preferred
Benefits
- Opportunity to grow within Payroll and People Operations.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Exposure to end-to-end payroll processes across U.S. and international populations.
- Opportunity to help build efficient, scalable payroll processes at a high-growth cybersecurity company.
- Inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
- Numerous career development opportunities.
- Collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
- A mix of remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location, including the Chicago office, where some roles require regular in-office presence.
- All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.
- Health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family.
- Flexible vacation policy.
- Generous parental leave.
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