Payroll Specialist Role

Job Overview Ambient.ai is seeking a Part-time Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations in the United States. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and supporting employee compensation functions within a rapidly growing technology company. Company Overview Ambient.ai is the leader in Agentic Physical Security. At the core of the platform is Ambient Intelligence, powered by Ambient Pulsar, the first always-on, edge-optimized reasoning Vision-Language Model (VLM) purpose-built for physical security. Ambient.ai transforms existing cameras, sensors, and access control systems into a unified intelligence layer that continuously perceives, understands, and acts in real time. By reasoning across video, access, and sensor data, Ambient.ai detects and interprets 150+ threat signatures, validates real risk, and orchestrates the appropriate response. With capabilities spanning Agentic Monitoring, Agentic Investigations, Agentic Access Intelligence, and Agentic Threat Analysis & Response, customers reduce false alarms by over 90%, accelerate investigations from days to minutes, and help resolve more than 80% of alerts in under one minute. Trusted by Fortune 100 enterprises across campuses, data centers, and critical infrastructure, Ambient.ai delivers proactive safety, operational efficiency, and measurable ROI at enterprise scale. Quick Details Salary Range: Market Competitive Job Type: Part-time Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants Experience: No Experience / Fresh Key Responsibilities Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for all employees accurately and on time. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Manage employee data, including new hires, terminations, and changes in compensation. Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and journal entries. Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and deductions. Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation. Requirements Understanding of payroll principles and processes. Familiarity with payroll software and HRIS systems is a plus. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Benefits Opportunity to contribute to a leading AI-powered physical security platform. Work in a dynamic and innovative technology environment. Flexible part-time working arrangements. Professional development and learning opportunities. Collaborative and supportive team culture. Competitive compensation for the role.