Payroll Specialist - Marco remote hiring
Finance & Accounting

Hire a Payroll Specialist

Payroll that runs accurately, compliantly, and on time—every single cycle. Multi-state and international payroll processing without the headaches or errors.

Salary Intelligence
Monthly rates · USD · Based on market data
Junior
1–2 years experience
🌎 LatAm Save 72%
$1,000/mo
🇵🇭 Philippines Save 82%
$700/mo
🇿🇦 South Africa Save 76%
$900/mo
versus
🇺🇸 U.S. Average
$3,800/mo
Senior
5+ years experience
🌎 LatAm Save 72%
$2,000/mo
🇵🇭 Philippines Save 82%
$1,400/mo
🇿🇦 South Africa Save 76%
$1,750/mo
versus
🇺🇸 U.S. Average
$6,500/mo
Role overview

What does a Payroll Specialist do?

Payroll errors don't just cost money—they cost trust. Marco's Payroll Specialists handle end-to-end payroll processing with precision, managing everything from time tracking and deductions to tax filings and compliance reporting. Whether you're running payroll for a 20-person startup or a 500-person distributed team, they ensure every employee and contractor gets paid accurately and on time.

What does a remote payroll specialist do? They process bi-weekly or monthly payroll, calculate wages, overtime, and deductions, manage tax filings and compliance, administer onboarding and offboarding in payroll systems like Gusto, ADP, Paychex, and Rippling, reconcile payroll with general ledger accounts, and prepare year-end documents (W-2s, 1099s). A remote payroll specialist costs $900–$1,400/month through Marco versus $5,000/month for a U.S.-based equivalent.

What They'll Do

Key Responsibilities

The day-to-day work your Payroll Specialist will own.
What They'll Bring

Skills & Qualifications

Core Tools & Technologies
Skills
Qualifications
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

A Payroll Specialist processes payroll accurately and on time, manages tax withholdings, handles benefits deductions, and ensures compliance with federal and state payroll regulations. They typically work with QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Excel, and financial reporting tools, and are responsible for delivering measurable results that directly impact your business goals.
In the U.S., a Payroll Specialist typically costs $5,000/month. Through Marco, you can hire a Payroll Specialist from Latin America for $1,400/month, the Philippines for $900/month, or South Africa for $1,200/month — saving up to 82% while getting the same quality of work.
A Payroll Specialist should have strong proficiency in payroll processing, tax withholding calculations, benefits administration, payroll software (ADP, Gusto, Paychex), and compliance with federal and state labor laws. Accuracy and confidentiality are paramount. Marco's vetting process tests for these skills plus English fluency, communication ability, and remote work readiness before matching candidates to your team.
Hiring a remote Payroll Specialist through Marco lets you hire certified professionals (CPAs, ACCAs) who understand US GAAP and international standards, at 70-85% less than domestic hires. Remote Payroll Specialists also offer scheduling flexibility — many work US hours — and Marco handles vetting, onboarding, and ongoing support so you can focus on results, not recruitment.
Marco matches you with a pre-vetted Payroll Specialist in as little as one week. Share your role requirements, review curated candidate profiles, conduct interviews with your top picks, and onboard your new hire — all with Marco's support. Every candidate is screened for technical skills, English proficiency, and cultural fit before you ever see their profile.
How It Works
Hire in 4 Simple Steps
From discovery call to hire in as little as three weeks.
Discovery Call
Marco's recruiters learn your company culture, role needs, and goals.
Recruit & Match
We send 2–3 pre-vetted candidates from our rigorously screened talent pool.
Meet Your Hire
Conduct video interviews. We handle scheduling, prep, and coordination.
Onboard & Scale
Your hire starts with Marco's elite training. Add more team members anytime.

Ready to hire a Payroll Specialist?

Get matched with pre-vetted candidates in as little as one week. Save up to 70% compared to U.S. hiring.