Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)

Type: Contract / Fractional, Client-Facing

Work Model: Remote-first (Work from Where it Makes Sense – WfWiMS)

Compensation: $30-$50/hr

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.

Own and operate human resources and payroll across industries and company sizes. In addition to providing HR and payroll support, this role will lead HRIS and Payroll implementations for our clients. This is a hands-on 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 experts on our clients' HR tech stack using systems such as HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling, UKG, Paylocity, Workday, and/or ADP, keeping platforms configured, integrated, compliant, and optimized.

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/Payroll System Implementations
- HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling), including workflows, permissions, and data integrity
- Manage system integrations across HRIS, performance, payroll, benefits, and other downstream tools





Implementation & Optimization

- Lead configurations for clients implementing current payroll and HCM systems to include leading change management, new module rollouts, and system upgrades
- Build and maintain automated workflows to reduce manual HR admin
- 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

People Operations & Core HR

- Optimize HR processes, policies, and systems for efficiency and compliance.
- Implement core HR practices: onboarding, employee relations, policy development.
- Advise on federal, state, and local employment law compliance.

Generalist across livingHR's focus areas (tech, payroll, innovation, people analytics, operations, people and culture), with strong data storytelling skills.

- Client and project management; leads implementation workshops and stakeholder sessions with confidence.
- 5+ years running payroll and HRIS/HCM systems
- HR Generalist or HRBP background with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle
- Hands-on administrator experience with a core HRIS and Payroll platform (e.g., Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, tax, and wage/hour requirements
- livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Consultants may be considered for multiple Full-time or part time opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.

📌 HR/Payroll Specialist (Part-Time) (Canada)
🏢 livingHR
📍 Canada