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Payroll Assistant

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)
San Francisco, CA Intern
POSTED ON 3/20/2026 CLOSED ON 4/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Assistant position at Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)?

Regular Full-Time Clerical

San Francisco, CA, US

Starting Salary Range: $47,618 - $57,141 (USD) Annually

Payroll Assistant

You’re a payroll professional looking to use your experience to do meaningful work. GGRC is committed to assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead lives of liberty and opportunity. We are looking for a Payroll Assistant to provide support to our Payroll Supervisor.

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Where will the Payroll Assistant work?

This position will work from GGRC’s San Francisco Office.

What makes GGRC’s Team so special?

The people! GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.

GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).

Our flexible culture allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments.

Are you ready to learn more?

Requirements

What will the Payroll Assistant do?

  • Audit and reconcile 230 plus electronic timecards and time off request each pay period for accurate time recording and approvals
  • Assist with semi-monthly employee compensation calculations, including overtime, leave of absence and other payroll-related deductions.
  • Respond to, investigate and accurately resolve employee issues, questions, or pay statement discrepancies in a timely and confidential manner.
  • Support internal and external payroll inquiries and requests related to HR.
  • Respond to ADP related employee issues, including password reset and log-in troubleshooting.
  • Maintain journal entries and update general ledger for all payroll/benefits related expenses and income.
  • Train new employees on ADP and Concur Expense Reports.
  • Assist with payroll-related audits.
  • Assist with day-to-day operations of payroll functions and duties.
  • Serve as payroll back-up for payroll supervisor.
  • Communicates with the HR Department to ensure the integrity of the payroll data, including data related to new hires, terminations, transfers, and rate changes.
  • Participate in special projects and assist with additional duties or task as assigned.

Who are we looking for?

  • Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP.
  • High Competency/Advance knowledge and skills using Excel
  • Exquisite math and numerical skills.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem-solving.
  • Payroll experience preferred (processing payroll, taxes, garnishments, etc)
  • Familiarity with general accounting principles
  • Intermediate familiarity with MS Word®, MS Excel®, MS PowerPoint®, MS Outlook® or similar software applications.

How To Apply

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcomed to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.

Employees are required to have the Covid-19 vaccine unless they have a religious or medical exemption.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

San Francisco Applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Benefits

What are the benefits to working with GGRC?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage

10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future!

GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!

No Really, We Mean Generous

13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education

What makes GGRC so special?

GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.

GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).

How To Apply

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $47,618 - $57,141

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