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Sr. Payroll Specialist

Supermicro
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
Job Req ID: 27883

About Supermicro

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is seeking for a Sr. Payroll Specialist, reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, to work in our HQ located in San Jose, CA. You’ll work to ensure our payroll expenses are recorded accurately and on time. Our ideal candidate is analytical and methodical, with experience in ADP Work Force Now and Kronos (UKG) time & attendance. We also value integrity, team spirit and strong organizational skills. Your main goal will be to ensure processes are followed consistently ensuring that payroll is thoroughly processed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Process semi-monthly payroll using ADP Work Force Now
  • Prepare on-site manual checks as needed for New Hires, Terminations, etc.
  • Maintain Kronos database
  • Perform regular audits of Kronos timecards, accruals, etc.
  • Develop process for updating time off accruals in Kronos for new hires and LOA’s to reduce reconciliation variances between Kronos and ADP
  • Resolve discrepancies found in time off reconciliations between Kronos and ADP.
  • Prepare journal entries as needed.
  • Document procedures relating to preparing and uploading journal entries.
  • Research and provide resolution to accounting team for journal entry reconciling items
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll
  • Support external financial audit as requested.
  • Scan payroll documents as needed.
  • Ad hoc requests related to payroll reporting from payroll, accounting, stock plan administration, HR, other functional groups.

Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related work experience.
  • Must have recent public company experience with similar size of SMC in the US (3,000 people organization)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong people skills required.
  • Experience with ADP required.
  • Experience with Kronos (UKG) desired.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet time sensitive deadlines.

Salary Range

$118,000 - $124,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $118,000 - $124,000

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