Freelance/ Contractor Payroll Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a U.S.-based organization with the implementation, configuration, and ongoing administration of our payroll environment.

This is a hands-on technical payroll role requiring strong knowledge of U.S. payroll as well as demonstrated experience configuring and maintaining Odoo Community 18 using OCA Payroll.

The ideal candidate can work independently, understand U.S. payroll requirements, and translate payroll requirements into a properly configured Odoo payroll environment.  Has excellent written and verbal communication skills and communicate with all stakeholders efficiently and effectively.   

***To apply for this role please send your resume to [email protected]****

Candidates MUST have hands-on experience with:

• Odoo Community Edition 18
• OCA Payroll
• Configuring and maintaining payroll functionality within Odoo
• U.S. payroll processing and payroll requirements

Applicants without actual Odoo Community 18 + OCA Payroll experience will not be considered.

• Configure and maintain Odoo Community 18 payroll using OCA Payroll
• Configure employee contracts, salary structures, rules, deductions, benefits, and payroll inputs
• Configure payroll calendars, pay periods, and payroll workflows
• Build and maintain salary rules and payroll calculations
• Configure appropriate accounting entries and payroll journals
• Troubleshoot payroll configuration and calculation issues
• Maintain and improve the payroll system as business requirements change
• Document payroll configurations and processes

• Process and support U.S. payroll requirements
• Understand federal, state, and local payroll taxes and deductions
• Understand employee and employer payroll tax calculations
• Support multi-state payroll requirements
• Understand federal, state, and local payroll considerations
• Work with payroll tax filing/payment providers where applicable
• Reconcile payroll calculations, payroll registers, and accounting entries
• Identify payroll compliance issues and escalate matters requiring specialized tax/legal advice

• Help define the data and workflow required between Odoo HR, payroll, and accounting
• Support payroll-related integrations with third-party U.S. payroll/tax providers
• Validate payroll calculations and accounting journal entries
• Develop reports and documentation needed for payroll administration
• Assist with testing and implementation of payroll changes

• Demonstrated experience as a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Consultant, or Payroll Systems Specialist
• Hands-on U.S. payroll experience
• Hands-on experience with Odoo Community 18
• Hands-on experience with OCA Payroll
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal, state and local payroll taxes
• Understanding of multi-state payroll
• Experience with payroll deductions and employer/employee taxes
• Experience troubleshooting payroll discrepancies
• Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

• Freelance / Independent Contractor
• Project-based and ongoing work
• Flexible schedule
• Must be able to communicate with a U.S.-based team
• Overlap with U.S. business hours may be required

Send resume to [email protected]

Resumes not received by email will not be considered