Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Location: Oakdale, California

Compensation: $32.00-36.00 Hourly DOE

Schedule: Full Time | On Site

Reports To: Controller

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Key Responsibilitie

sPayroll Administratio

• nProcess end-to-end payroll for employees, including wages, bonuses, commissions, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings
• .Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations
• .Process payroll-related changes including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, tax elections, and benefit deductions
• .Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, overpayments, and employee payroll inquiries
• .Maintain payroll records and employee payroll data with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality

.
Compliance & Reporti

• ngEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax requirement
• s.Stay current on payroll legislation and reporting requirement
• s.Complete required payroll reporting and filings accurately and on tim
• e.Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and 1099 preparation and distributio
• n.Maintain payroll records in accordance with retention and compliance standard

s.
Auditing & Analy

• sisPerform payroll audits, reconciliations, and quality control revie
• ws.Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improveme
• nt.Prepare payroll reports and provide payroll-related insights to leadership as need
• ed.Research and resolve payroll errors and inconsistenci

es.
Systems & Process Improve

• mentMaintain and support payroll and HRIS syst
• ems.Assist with payroll system implementations, upgrades, testing, and troubleshoot
• ing.Develop and improve payroll processes, procedures, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accur
• acy.Train employees and supervisors on payroll systems, timekeeping, and self-service to

ols.
Human Resources Su

• pportPartner with Human Resources to ensure employee records are accurate and up to
• date.Assist with onboarding, benefits administration, and other HR-related functions as ne
• eded.Provide exceptional customer service to employees regarding payroll-related mat
• ters.Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, payroll, and benefits informa

tion.
Qualific

ationsRe

• quired3 years of payroll processing exper
• ience.Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll compl
• iance.Experience with payroll and HRIS sy
• stems.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including
• Excel.Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving s
• kills.Excellent verbal and written communication s
• kills.Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced enviro

nment.
Pr

• eferredBachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related
• field.Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desig
• nation.Previous Human Resources expe
• rience.Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data an
• alysis.Experience implementing or upgrading payroll s

ystems.

• BenefitsCompetitive compensation
• packageMedical, dental, and vision
• benefitsPaid time off and company
• holidaysProfessional development oppor
• tunitiesCollaborative and team-oriented work env