Accounting, Accounting Close, Communication Skills, Data Processing, Detail Oriented, Finance, Government, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Reconciliation, Time Management, Vlookups
LOCATION
Foster City, CA
POSTED
8 days ago
JOB TITLE: Payroll Specialist
LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $67 - $77/hr.
DURATION: 6 Months
TOP 3 SKILLS:
8 10 years of payroll processing experience with strong knowledge of payroll administration and related compliances
Workday Payroll experience required, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and PivotTables
Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and communication skills for handling employee payroll inquiries and records
Job Description:
This position is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for the company s operations and for assisting in month-end close activities, under the guidance of the Senior Payroll Manager.
Responsibilities:
End-to-end payroll processing from data entries, timecard validations, to check distributions
Point of contact for employees payroll questions and concerns
Assistance with maintaining employee/payment records, timekeeping records, etc.
Partnership with People, Benefits, Finance, and other departments, as appropriate
Year-end communication and reconciliations
Responding to government inquiries including wage verification, garnishment orders, etc.
Benefit audits and coordination with People/Benefits and 3rd party vendors
Leave of Absence Payment Calculation and entries
Other payroll-related tasks upon request
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree with 8 to 10 years of payroll processing experience
or H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent with 12 to 14 years of payroll processing experience
Knowledge of payroll administration and related compliances
Attention to detail and diligence are a must
Understanding the importance of confidentiality
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and Word; VLOOKUP and PivotTables are strongly preferred
Strong communication skills
Bonus Qualifications:
Workday Payroll experience is required
Accounting or HR background is a plus
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.