People Ops & Payroll Specialist

Applause is a company recognized for its digital quality and employee experience, providing software testing and UX research solutions. They are seeking a People Operations & Payroll Specialist to support HRIS administration, payroll processing, and various administrative tasks within the People team, offering a great opportunity for someone early in their HR career.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and maintenance of our HRIS (ADP) including employee records, job data, and reporting
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems
• Assist in optimizing workflows and processes within the HRIS platform
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades and integrations
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports
• Partner with the Payroll team to help ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for U.S. and international employees
• Assist with payroll audits, data entry, and reconciliations
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Own and execute a variety of day-to-day administrative tasks across the People team
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Assist with compliance tracking, employee verifications, and reporting
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Finance, IT, and Legal to support employee-related processes
• Jump in where needed to support broader People initiatives and projects

Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in People Operations, HR, or payroll (internships and early career experience welcome)
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (ADP experience strongly preferred)
• Basic understanding of payroll processes and compliance
• Analytic mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Google Slides, with the ability to create professional-level reports, spreadsheets, and presentations

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Structured onboarding
• In-house knowledge sessions
• Access to thousands of virtual courses available on demand
• Supportive culture that emphasizes teamwork, innovation and transparency

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