Part-Time HR Operations & Payroll Specialist (20 Hours/Week)

Description: Eastport Analytics is seeking an experienced HR Operations & Payroll Specialist to support the day-to-day delivery of HR services across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the HR Director, this role serves as a key resource for payroll administration, benefits support, onboarding, offboarding, employee support, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys building efficient processes, delivering exceptional employee service, and serving as a trusted resource for payroll and benefits-related matters.

What You'll Do

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Coordinate and support payroll processing, ensuring accurate employee and payroll data
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and employee communications
• Ensure accuracy of payroll and benefits-related records and transactions

HR Operations & Employee Support

• Execute day-to-day HR transactions, including hires, terminations, employee changes, and HRIS updates
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity across HR systems
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, payroll, and general HR matters
• Prepare and process HR documentation in a timely and compliant manner

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a positive new hire experience
• Manage background check processes and other pre-employment requirements
• Manage offboarding activities, including documentation and system updates
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure seamless employee transitions

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Support HR compliance, reporting, and audit activities
• Maintain organized and accurate HR records
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and operational efficiency
• Follow established HR policies, procedures, and best practices

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in HR operations, HR administration, or shared services
• Experience supporting payroll and benefits administration
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paylocity experience is preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information

Work Schedule & Travel Requirements

• This is a remote, salaried part-time position averaging 20 hours per week.
• Employees in this role are expected to maintain a regular schedule of approximately four hours per day, Monday through Friday, during Eastport's core business hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET).
• The role offers flexibility for occasional schedule adjustments; however, the position is not intended for highly variable or ad hoc work schedules. Employees should be available to support business operations and employee needs on a consistent and predictable basis.
• Employees may maintain supplemental employment or consulting activities, provided such activities do not interfere with Eastport work responsibilities, create scheduling conflicts, present a conflict of interest, involve work for a competitor, or otherwise compromise confidentiality obligations.
• Attendance at quarterly All Hands meetings in the Washington, DC area is required.

Compensation & Benefits The estimated part-time base salary for this position is $42,000 to $48,000 (annualized USD). This role is eligible for bonus pay. Eastport Analytics also offers other benefits to help part-time employees thrive professionally and personally including paid time off and flex time, employer funded 401K, professional development, an inclusive professional work environment, fun quarterly events, and more. Eastport Analytics – Delivering Insight for Over 25 Years Eastport Analytics partners with Federal agencies to strengthen and evolve mission-critical analytic systems that drive compliance, enforcement, and investigative outcomes. Our specialized analytic expertise, combined with a mission-first approach, ensures agencies extract maximum value from the tools, data, platforms, and processes they rely on today while building the capacity to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Working side by side with Federal teams, we deliver practical, sustainable solutions that enhance analytic effectiveness, support core missions, and enable agencies to act with clarity, efficiency, and confidence. Equal Opportunity Employer Eastport Analytics, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and support all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair texture or protected hairstyle, veteran status, or genetic information. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the job application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact: [email protected]. Fraud Prevention Notice IMPORTANT- Eastport Analytics only communicates with candidates using @mail.paylocity.com or @eastportanalytics.com email domains.