HR & Payroll Specialist

About the Company

Elevation Autism Center is a locally owned provider of ABA and speech therapy services focused on supporting children and families through compassionate, evidence-based care. The organization is values-driven and places strong importance on keeping people operations efficient so the care team can stay focused on learners.

Role Overview

The HR & Payroll Specialist will help manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding while supporting payroll, employee records, systems, and compliance tasks. This is primarily a remote position, but the person in this role should be willing to travel to the Alpharetta and Kennesaw locations for weekly team meetings and new hire orientations.

Payroll & Compensation

• Run biweekly payroll for about 270 hourly employees and semimonthly payroll for about 80 salaried employees using Paylocity.
• Handle pay changes and other compensation updates.
• Respond to employee and manager questions about time-off balances, payroll issues, and Paylocity troubleshooting.
• Track and communicate clock-in and clock-out compliance.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Own the new hire onboarding process from day one, including system access for salaried employees, Paylocity setup for hourly employees, and ordering and distributing equipment.
• Facilitate onboarding orientation for salaried hires twice each month, covering benefits and systems.
• Manage offboarding tasks such as account termination for hourly and salaried staff, equipment return, required paperwork, and completion of the exit checklist.

Administration & Systems

• Keep employee files accurate and perform routine audits across internal platforms and systems.
• Process workers' compensation claims and ensure records are completed correctly and on time.
• Complete employment verification requests.
• Oversee t-shirt ordering and inventory.

Benefits

• Health Reimbursement Account of $550 per month for individuals or $900 per month for families, available upon hire.
• 401(k) plan with immediate employee contribution eligibility; employer matching up to 3% of salary starts after six months.
• Vision, dental, short-term disability, and voluntary benefits available after 30 days.
• Paid family leave.
• 15 days of paid time off each year.
• 10 paid company holidays annually.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of payroll experience; experience with Paylocity is an advantage.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle several urgent priorities.
• Professional, clear communication with employees at all levels.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Comfort with learning and using HR and payroll systems.
• Alignment with the company's core values: Client Centered, Curious, Kind, Prodaptable, and Does the Right Thing.

Additional Information

This role is primarily remote, but travel is expected for weekly team meetings and new hire orientations at the Alpharetta and Kennesaw locations. The employer emphasizes a mission-driven culture centered on helping children and families and values team members who enjoy keeping people operations running smoothly.

Who Can Apply

Applicants with relevant payroll and HR coordination experience who are comfortable working remotely and traveling occasionally for onsite meetings and orientations may apply. Candidates who value confidential handling of employee data, operational accuracy, and a service-oriented workplace are a strong fit.