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Payroll Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Saint Helena, California. This role involves managing payroll operations for a workforce of 135 employees and ensuring accuracy in a biweekly payroll cycle. As this is a long-term contract position, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the consistent and smooth functioning of our payroll processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for a biweekly schedule, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.<br>• Handle multi-state payroll operations and address any discrepancies or issues promptly.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll tasks efficiently and maintain accurate employee records.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline payroll processes and ensure deadlines are consistently met.<br>• Provide support for payroll-related inquiries and resolve employee concerns with professionalism.<br>• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal payroll regulations.<br>• Prepare and submit necessary payroll reports to management and other stakeholders.<br>• Assist in audits and reviews related to payroll operations.<br>• Ensure the confidentiality and security of payroll data at all times.
• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing.<br>• Familiarity with managing payroll for a multi-state workforce.<br>• Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now software.<br>• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.<br>• Experience handling payroll for a workforce of 500 or more employees.<br>• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.<br>• Ability to analyze and resolve payroll-related issues effectively.<br>• Strong communication skills for interacting with team members and employees.
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  • Saint Helena, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Saint Helena, California. This role involves managing payroll operations for a workforce of 135 employees and ensuring accuracy in a biweekly payroll cycle. As this is a long-term contract position, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the consistent and smooth functioning of our payroll processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for a biweekly schedule, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.<br>• Handle multi-state payroll operations and address any discrepancies or issues promptly.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll tasks efficiently and maintain accurate employee records.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline payroll processes and ensure deadlines are consistently met.<br>• Provide support for payroll-related inquiries and resolve employee concerns with professionalism.<br>• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal payroll regulations.<br>• Prepare and submit necessary payroll reports to management and other stakeholders.<br>• Assist in audits and reviews related to payroll operations.<br>• Ensure the confidentiality and security of payroll data at all times.
  • 2025-11-15T00:23:41Z

Payroll Specialist Job in Saint Helena | Robert Half