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Remote Payroll Implementation Specialist jobs are open across HR technology, payroll software, and enterprise SaaS sectors, where distributed teams and remote-first firms regularly post openings from entry-level implementation analysts to senior consultants. Employers hiring remotely right now include Arcoro, NEOGOV, and PROCare HR. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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GreenSlate puts clients first, and our service is what sets us apart. We are looking for an outgoing individual with a desire to provide an exceptional level of service to join our growing implementation team. As a Payroll Implementation Specialist, you will help new clients get ready to run payroll by collecting the information needed for each project, completing standard setups, and giving clients a friendly, positive, and knowledgeable experience. You will also support the close-out of client projects. This role suits someone who is committed to our clients and wants to grow within the company.
This role is remote within the United States; candidates must be located in the Pacific Time Zone.
WHO WE ARE
GreenSlate is the fastest-growing provider of technology and business solutions for media productions. We provide advanced solutions for production accounting and entertainment payroll. Our cloud-based platform is modernizing the entertainment industry’s back office by replacing paper-based processes with digital ones. The studios, film franchises, independent producers, and content creators we serve gain efficiency, better access to data, and cost savings, and they reduce their environmental impact. GreenSlate offers a full range of payroll, production accounting, tax credit management, ACA compliance and benefits, production insurance, and consulting services. To learn more about the productions we partner with, please visit greenslate.com.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
- Gather the documents and details clients provide for each new payroll project, and check that everything is complete before setup begins
- Set up standard payroll projects and make routine changes clients request, using established checklists
- Add new projects to the payroll system and submit work location requests
- Answer client calls and emails quickly and accurately, and keep clients updated on where their project stands
- Send complex questions and problems to the right team, and follow each one through to a resolution the client is happy with
- Support the Implementation team with day-to-day onboarding tasks so each project is ready to run payroll on time
- Update the onboarding tracker so the team can see where each client is in the process
- Send payroll forms and check printing supplies to productions, and confirm they arrive
- Replace outdated payroll forms and keep the forms library organized
- Enter and update client, project, and industry contact information so records stay accurate and easy to find
- Develop a working knowledge of union deposits and draft the related correspondence
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of customer service experience
- 1+ year in implementation or project onboarding
- Experience supporting accounting or business operations is preferred
- Knowledge of production workflows and accounting basics is a plus
- Relationship builder with a strong client focus
- Able to handle high volumes and stay calm under pressure
- Accountable for completing your own tasks correctly
- Self-aware, self-monitoring, and self-correcting
- Persistent problem solver who looks for solutions, not just task completion
- Enthusiastic about providing superior customer service
- Eager to learn the ins and outs of payroll and production accounting
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Highly focused, organized, and detail-oriented
- Friendly, driven, and approachable
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
- Compensation that reflects your value: Competitive salary tailored to your experience, with regular reviews and opportunities for raises
- Comprehensive benefits: Benefits that go beyond the basics, including a matching 401(k), Employee Assistance Program and mental health support, accident insurance, and wellness discounts and perks through the Holisticly platform
- Full-time remote flexibility: Work remotely with the tools and support you need to stay connected and productive
- Impactful work: Be part of projects that make a difference in the entertainment industry, with a direct influence on shaping our future
- A thriving, collaborative culture: A team that values open communication and creativity, driven by Quality, Urgency, Innovation, Service, and Collaboration, with access to leading AI tools so you can work smarter
SALARY RANGE: $55K-$65K
The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and see. The employee is regularly required to stand and sit/ The employee is regularly required to practice manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to standard office equipment. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of the normal daily schedule. The employee may need the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
GreenSlate is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. GreenSlate makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled team members. At GreenSlate, we take steps to ensure our customers and applicants remain safe from online fraud and scams. We never ask for credit card numbers, credit reports, or other sensitive information as part of our application process, and we do not require applicants to purchase training or pay a fee. We encourage applicants to do research before engaging in any transaction and never give out their credit card or bank account information to any unknown parties.
GreenSlate is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
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JOB BRIEF
GreenSlate puts clients first, and our service is what sets us apart. We are looking for an outgoing individual with a desire to provide an exceptional level of service to join our growing implementation team. As a Payroll Implementation Specialist, you will help new clients get ready to run payroll by collecting the information needed for each project, completing standard setups, and giving clients a friendly, positive, and knowledgeable experience. You will also support the close-out of client projects. This role suits someone who is committed to our clients and wants to grow within the company.
This role is remote within the United States; candidates must be located in the Pacific Time Zone.
WHO WE ARE
GreenSlate is the fastest-growing provider of technology and business solutions for media productions. We provide advanced solutions for production accounting and entertainment payroll. Our cloud-based platform is modernizing the entertainment industry’s back office by replacing paper-based processes with digital ones. The studios, film franchises, independent producers, and content creators we serve gain efficiency, better access to data, and cost savings, and they reduce their environmental impact. GreenSlate offers a full range of payroll, production accounting, tax credit management, ACA compliance and benefits, production insurance, and consulting services. To learn more about the productions we partner with, please visit greenslate.com.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
- Gather the documents and details clients provide for each new payroll project, and check that everything is complete before setup begins
- Set up standard payroll projects and make routine changes clients request, using established checklists
- Add new projects to the payroll system and submit work location requests
- Answer client calls and emails quickly and accurately, and keep clients updated on where their project stands
- Send complex questions and problems to the right team, and follow each one through to a resolution the client is happy with
- Support the Implementation team with day-to-day onboarding tasks so each project is ready to run payroll on time
- Update the onboarding tracker so the team can see where each client is in the process
- Send payroll forms and check printing supplies to productions, and confirm they arrive
- Replace outdated payroll forms and keep the forms library organized
- Enter and update client, project, and industry contact information so records stay accurate and easy to find
- Develop a working knowledge of union deposits and draft the related correspondence
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of customer service experience
- 1+ year in implementation or project onboarding
- Experience supporting accounting or business operations is preferred
- Knowledge of production workflows and accounting basics is a plus
- Relationship builder with a strong client focus
- Able to handle high volumes and stay calm under pressure
- Accountable for completing your own tasks correctly
- Self-aware, self-monitoring, and self-correcting
- Persistent problem solver who looks for solutions, not just task completion
- Enthusiastic about providing superior customer service
- Eager to learn the ins and outs of payroll and production accounting
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Highly focused, organized, and detail-oriented
- Friendly, driven, and approachable
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
- Compensation that reflects your value: Competitive salary tailored to your experience, with regular reviews and opportunities for raises
- Comprehensive benefits: Benefits that go beyond the basics, including a matching 401(k), Employee Assistance Program and mental health support, accident insurance, and wellness discounts and perks through the Holisticly platform
- Full-time remote flexibility: Work remotely with the tools and support you need to stay connected and productive
- Impactful work: Be part of projects that make a difference in the entertainment industry, with a direct influence on shaping our future
- A thriving, collaborative culture: A team that values open communication and creativity, driven by Quality, Urgency, Innovation, Service, and Collaboration, with access to leading AI tools so you can work smarter
SALARY RANGE: $55K-$65K
The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and see. The employee is regularly required to stand and sit/ The employee is regularly required to practice manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to standard office equipment. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of the normal daily schedule. The employee may need the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
GreenSlate is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. GreenSlate makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled team members. At GreenSlate, we take steps to ensure our customers and applicants remain safe from online fraud and scams. We never ask for credit card numbers, credit reports, or other sensitive information as part of our application process, and we do not require applicants to purchase training or pay a fee. We encourage applicants to do research before engaging in any transaction and never give out their credit card or bank account information to any unknown parties.
GreenSlate is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote payroll implementation specialist jobs.
- Hands-on experience configuring at least one major payroll platform such as ADP, UKG, or Ceridian
- Proven ability to manage end-to-end payroll system implementations from discovery through go-live
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing rules, tax calculations, and compliance requirements
- Experience with data migration, mapping, and validation between legacy and new payroll systems
- Client-facing project management skills including timeline ownership and stakeholder communication
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, accounting, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Remote Payroll Implementation Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote payroll implementation specialist openings from companies across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your platform experience and seniority level before postings fill.
Show async communication skills up front
Remote payroll implementation roles run on written handoffs, ticket documentation, and client update emails. Your resume and cover letter should reference specific examples of async client communication, configuration documentation you authored, or remote project coordination you led.
Certify in the platforms employers actually use
Remote hiring managers filter fast by platform. Certifications in Workday Payroll, Ceridian Dayforce, ADP Workforce Now, or UKG Pro signal you can configure and troubleshoot without in-person shadowing, which is exactly what a distributed team needs.
Prep for remote-first interview formats
Many remote payroll implementation interviews include an async written screen or a live walkthrough of a configuration scenario you're asked to narrate aloud. Practice explaining your implementation decision-making clearly on video, since that skill transfers directly to how you'll work with remote clients.
Remote Payroll Implementation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote payroll implementation specialist job?
Target remote-first HR tech vendors, payroll software companies, and professional employer organizations, since these employers have the infrastructure and culture to onboard implementation specialists without an office. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for written communication, self-direction, and hands-on experience with platforms like Workday, ADP, or UKG. A portfolio of completed implementation projects, client-facing documentation, or configuration specs you built gives you a concrete edge over candidates who list skills without evidence.
Which companies hire remote payroll implementation specialists?
Remote payroll implementation specialist roles are posted by Arcoro, NEOGOV, and PROCare HR and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The employers doing most of this hiring are remote-first HR technology vendors, cloud payroll providers, and benefits administration firms that run distributed client-services teams.
Can you get a remote payroll implementation specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to troubleshoot client issues and manage timelines independently from day one. Your best opening is at mid-market payroll software companies or HR outsourcing firms that run structured onboarding programs for junior implementation staff. Certifications in Workday, Ceridian Dayforce, or ADP Workforce Now, combined with documented coursework or personal projects showing payroll configuration logic, substitute meaningfully for direct job experience.
Do you need a degree for remote payroll implementation specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated platform expertise, client project history, and payroll certifications over a four-year degree, particularly for roles centered on configuring and troubleshooting specific software stacks. That said, roles at larger enterprise clients or those touching compliance-heavy payroll processing do sometimes list a degree in human resources, business, or accounting as a baseline. Practical skills and verifiable results carry more weight than the credential alone.
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