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Payroll Specialist
<p>As a <strong>Senior Payroll Administrator</strong>, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and efficient payroll practices for our team. You will work closely with various departments to maintain seamless payroll operations and support employee satisfaction.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a contract to hire opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Schedule & Location</strong></p><p><strong>This is a fully onsite position located in San Leandro, CA, working a consistent schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Contributions Will Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately processing payroll in accordance with deadlines.</li><li>Overseeing timecard management to ensure data integrity.</li><li>Maintaining open and consistent communication with team members to address payroll matters.</li><li>Generating custom payroll reports and ensuring records are up to date and compliant.</li><li>Conducting <strong>ad hoc payroll audits</strong> and managing off-cycle payroll processing as needed.</li><li>Addressing employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and a customer-focused approach.</li><li>Supporting payroll compliance by adhering to <strong>federal and multi-state regulations</strong>.</li><li>Handling other payroll-related duties and tasks as needed to support overall business operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p><p>Our ideal candidate has the right mix of technical expertise and a customer-focused mindset to excel in this role. Qualifications include:</p><ul><li><strong>At least 5 years</strong> of payroll processing experience.</li><li>Proficiency in <strong>ADP Workforce Now,</strong> with experience in report customization.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>ADP Essential Time</strong> and time/attendance platforms.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including <strong>VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivot tables,</strong> and other analytical tools.</li><li>A strong knowledge of federal and <strong>multi-state payroll compliance</strong> regulations.</li><li>Experience conducting payroll audits and maintaining accurate payroll records.</li><li>Outstanding <strong>attention to detail</strong> and <strong>organizational skills</strong> to manage high-volume tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills to effectively resolve payroll inquiries and foster positive employee relations.</li><li>A <strong>customer service mindset</strong> driven to enhance employee satisfaction through payroll excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love It Here</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to a critical function that directly impacts employee satisfaction and operational success.</li><li>Build relationships across retail and distribution networks while honing your payroll expertise.</li><li>Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive work environment.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • San Leandro, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>As a <strong>Senior Payroll Administrator</strong>, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and efficient payroll practices for our team. You will work closely with various departments to maintain seamless payroll operations and support employee satisfaction.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a contract to hire opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Schedule & Location</strong></p><p><strong>This is a fully onsite position located in San Leandro, CA, working a consistent schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Contributions Will Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately processing payroll in accordance with deadlines.</li><li>Overseeing timecard management to ensure data integrity.</li><li>Maintaining open and consistent communication with team members to address payroll matters.</li><li>Generating custom payroll reports and ensuring records are up to date and compliant.</li><li>Conducting <strong>ad hoc payroll audits</strong> and managing off-cycle payroll processing as needed.</li><li>Addressing employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and a customer-focused approach.</li><li>Supporting payroll compliance by adhering to <strong>federal and multi-state regulations</strong>.</li><li>Handling other payroll-related duties and tasks as needed to support overall business operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-09T15:28:47Z

Payroll Specialist Job in San Leandro | Robert Half