Role Description

The Payroll & Benefits Coordinator is responsible for processing the organization’s payroll. They will partner with the Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist on payroll processes, benefit data, and timesheet review. They bring advanced excel skills, the ability to work with and mine through large sets of data, conduct analyses, find trends, and share insights and recommendations on findings.

This role is open to be 100% remote (working west coast hours) and is part-time with an estimated 16-32 hours needed weekly. The role will be 6 months long with potential to extend.

Travel Expectations

• There are no domestic and international travel expectations for this role.

Who You Are

• You’re a detail-driven problem solver who keeps the numbers - and the people - running smoothly.
• Equal parts analyst and trusted coordinator, you thrive in environments where accuracy, organization, and discretion matter.
• You’re comfortable working with payroll systems and large datasets, using tools like Excel and HRIS platforms.
• You’re always looking for ways to improve workflows and strengthen data integrity.
• Collaboration comes naturally to you, enjoying partnerships with HR, finance, and team members.

What You’ll Do

• OWNING:
  • Partner on bi-weekly payroll processing in Paylocity.
  • Assist with monthly benefit vendor reporting for finance, such as reviewing invoices and ensuring costs are allocated correctly.
  • Support weekly timesheet processing and approval.
• THINKING:
  • Review data for inconsistencies and flag discrepancies, developing skills to resolve complex payroll discrepancies.
  • Contribute ideas to enhance the processes.
• DOING:
  • Maintain organized digital records and ensure data integrity across all HR systems.
  • Reconcile payroll reports and prepare post payroll documentation.
  • Support HR projects, audits, and annual compliance activities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on payroll and benefits experience (multi-state preferred).
• Knowledge of HRIS systems such as Paylocity, ADP Workforce Now, or UKG; and/or NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.) and comfort navigating large datasets.
• Growing knowledge of wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and benefits regulations.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage sensitive data with discretion.
• CPP or FPC through the American Payroll Association is a plus.

Salary Range

The salary range for this job in most US geographic locations is $25.00 - $30.00.

Benefits

• Creative Environment – Work with a talented and passionate team.
• Growth-Oriented – We support professional development and skill-building.
• Collaborative Culture – We value diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Impactful Work – Shape the future of design and create meaningful experiences.
• A Team That Cares – We believe great work comes from happy, inspired people.

Our Commitment

• At Teague, we believe that diversity fuels creativity, equity drives opportunity, inclusion fosters belonging, and accessibility makes innovation truly universal.
• We actively educate, celebrate diverse voices, and take action to prioritize inclusivity.

Why Join Us?

• We create new ways of working to drive innovation and adaptability.
• We trust one another, empowering collaboration and autonomy.
• We never stand still, embracing growth and continuous learning.
• We champion new ideas and perspectives, valuing creativity and fresh thinking.
• We celebrate our differences and foster an inclusive culture of belonging.
• We engage across diverse projects that challenge and inspire.
• We encourage work/life integration, promoting balance and well-being.

What We Offer

• Join an Employee-Owned Company!
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package based on performance.
• Employer provided Short & Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance.
• Competitive dental and medical plans with a Health Savings Account option.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k, and Parental Leave.
• 4 weeks of paid time off a year (prorated for part-time hires) and 10 paid holidays.
• On-Call or Temporary employees accrue 1hr of PTO for every 30hrs worked.
• Full-time intern benefits start the first month following 60 days of hire.

Company Description

Teague is an independent design consultancy that combines technology expertise with a deep understanding of human behavior to design what’s next for companies in various sectors. We are approaching our one-hundred-year anniversary and are proudly employee-owned.