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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Payroll/HRIS Specialist - **Company:** SALTED INC. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Big Data, Spreadsheets, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Software - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=36bc3c53197b7f19 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Workflow management (operations management method)?, * 2 to 4 years of experience in payroll, HRIS administration, people operations, or a related role * Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, with comfort using formulas and working with large datasets * Highly organized with strong attention to detail - payroll errors, missed invoices, and lapsed permits have real consequences * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities * Strong communicator who can explain payroll and systems topics clearly to non-technical partners * Demonstrated ownership and initiative, with an ability to learn quickly, follow through, and improve how work gets done * Interest in operational roles where your work directly impacts how the business runs * Degree in HR, business, accounting, or a related field ## Description This is a hands-on role at the intersection of payroll, HR systems, and people operations. You'll own the end-to-end payroll cycle across multiple states and serve as the go-to expert for our HRIS - keeping employee data clean, workflows efficient, and our systems scaling alongside our growth. You'll also play a critical role in keeping our kitchens compliant: tracking business licenses, permits, and renewals across every jurisdiction we operate in. Just as importantly, this role helps make day-to-day people processes easier for managers and employees by reducing friction, answering questions clearly, and improving how work flows through our systems. If you love clean spreadsheets, hate manual work that should be automated, and take pride in making sure people get paid correctly, on time, and with as little friction as possible - this is the role for you.You'll be successful here if you bring both precision and a helpful, solution-focused approach to supporting managers and employees., * Run multi-state payroll on a recurring cycle, ensuring accurate wage calculations, tax withholdings, and compliance across 8+ states (CA, TX, FL, GA, CO, IL, NJ, VA, and more) * Own our HRIS - manage employee data, onboarding and offboarding workflows, org structure changes, and ensure data integrity across all integrated systems * Maintain compliance across all kitchen locations - track and manage business licenses, health permits, food handler certifications, sales tax registrations, and other recurring regulatory obligations, ensuring nothing lapses * Manage payroll tax filings and registrations as we expand into new states * Administer benefits enrollment, deductions, and reporting in partnership with HR * Build and maintain spreadsheet-based tools and trackers that bring visibility to headcount, payroll costs, and compliance status * Reconcile payroll accounts during monthly close, partnering with our accounting team on accruals and adjustments * Identify inefficiencies in our current processes and drive improvements - we're growing fast and need someone who can scale our systems with us * Respond to employee and manager payroll and HR system questions with care, accuracy, and a solution-focused mindset * Reduce friction in day-to-day people processes by improving workflows, clarifying handoffs, and making it easier for managers and employees to get the support they need ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Get Your Stack Together: Building the Right Recruiting Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1295-get-your-stack-together-building-the-right-recruiting-tech) - [Key HR Trends in 2024: Overcoming a Year of Emotional Disconnect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1271-key-hr-trends-in-2024-overcoming-a-year-of-emotional-disconnect) - [HR ROBO SAPIENS: Decoding AI Agents and Workflow Automation for Modern Recruitment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1470-hr-robo-sapiens-decoding-ai-agents-and-workflow-automation-for-modern-recruitment) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Ensure a Reasonable Salary Before an Interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/322-how-to-ensure-a-reasonable-salary-before-an-interview)