Overview

Magnit Direct Sourcing is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist for a long term temporary assignment at a top client onsite in Santa Rosa, CA. 

Responsibilities

• Participate in processing of regular ongoing payrolls for 5,000 employees in the Americas Region.
• Lead special projects as related to the payroll function and directed by manager
• Document procedures to streamline payroll processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve high quality outcomes and deliverables
• Review, audit and balance all payroll-related input to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, benefits and garnishments, compliant with federal & state regulations
• Report to management on payroll issues and changes
• Answer employees’ questions about salaries and taxes

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree which demonstrates ability to perform the duties as described, including courses in accounting, business procedures, algebra, math, statistics or related subjects; payroll processing and benefits experience
• Novice understanding of the payroll process, tax laws and SOX policies & controls for US
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to define problems, collect data to establish facts, draw valid conclusions and report on findings for resolution
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Experience working with cross functional teams recommended
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimum supervision and hands on mentality to completing operational work
• Proficient in PC skills including Word, Outlook, Excel; Expertise in excel is required with ability to perform pivots, Vlookups and other functions within Excel
• Experience with ADP (Vantage and eTime or other major platforms) a plus but not necessary