Manager, Payroll
Location: Remote
Department: livingHR Opportunities
Job Description:
Manager, Payroll, HRIS/HCM (Client-Facing) @ livingHR
Position Details
Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)
Type: Contract / Fractional
Work Model: Remote-first (Work from Where it Makes Sense – WfWiMS)
Compensation: $50 - $75/hr
Who We Are
livingHR is the remote-first, professional services "work agency" created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR-managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.
Position Overview
Own and operate livingHR's internal Payroll, HRIS, and HCM ecosystem end to end. This is a hands-on systems role for someone who has run payroll and HR technology in-house, not just implemented it for others. You'll be one of the internal expert on our client HR tech stack (systems such as HiBob and Lattice), keeping platforms configured, integrated, compliant, and optimized as livingHR scales.
Responsibilities
Payroll Operations
- Own end-to-end payroll processing, accuracy, and compliance across all applicable states
- Manage payroll calendar, tax filings, garnishments, and off-cycle runs
- Serve as the point of escalation for payroll discrepancies and audits
HRIS/HCM System Ownership
- Administer and maintain the core HRIS platform (e.g., HiBob), including workflows, permissions, and data integrity
- Administer performance and engagement platforms (e.g., Lattice) for goals, reviews, and feedback cycles
- Manage system integrations across HRIS, performance, payroll, benefits, and other downstream tools
Implementation & Optimization
- Lead configuration changes, new module rollouts, and system upgrades
- Build and maintain automated workflows to reduce manual HR admin
- Partner with People team leaders to translate process needs into system design
Data & Compliance
- Own HR data integrity, reporting, and audit readiness across systems
- Ensure payroll and HRIS practices meet federal, state, and local compliance requirements
- Deliver dashboards and reporting that support workforce planning and OKRs
Role Requirements
- 5+ years running payroll and HRIS/HCM systems
- HR Generalist or HRBP background with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle
- Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies
- Hands-on administrator experience with a core HRIS platform (e.g., HiBob) required
- Hands-on administrator experience with a performance/engagement platform (e.g., Lattice) required
- HRIS and/or performance platform certification strongly preferred
- Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, tax, and wage/hour requirements
- Strong systems thinking with the ability to troubleshoot integrations independently
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills
- Comfort operating in a lean, fast-scaling environment with high ownership expectations
What You Can Expect
livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple Full-time or part-time opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.
