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Payroll Specialist
<p>The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing employee payroll using ADP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Duties include reviewing and verifying timesheets, calculating wages and deductions, maintaining payroll records, and addressing employee inquiries related to compensation. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR and finance teams to support overall payroll operations and drive process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll cycles in ADP accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Validate work hours, overtime, paid time off, and deductions.</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding payroll matters.</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting.</li><li>Support audits and ensure data integrity throughout the payroll system.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and finance on payroll-related processes and reconciliations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>2+ years experience in payroll processing, preferably with ADP.</li><li>Strong understanding of payroll regulations and best practices.</li><li>High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.</li><li>Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Menlo Park, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 33.00 - 48.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing employee payroll using ADP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Duties include reviewing and verifying timesheets, calculating wages and deductions, maintaining payroll records, and addressing employee inquiries related to compensation. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR and finance teams to support overall payroll operations and drive process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll cycles in ADP accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Validate work hours, overtime, paid time off, and deductions.</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding payroll matters.</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting.</li><li>Support audits and ensure data integrity throughout the payroll system.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and finance on payroll-related processes and reconciliations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-25T17:59:16Z

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