<p><strong>Payroll Specialist – Field Payroll </strong><em>(CHR → ADP Lyric)</em></p><p><strong>Fulltime Onsite in San Mateo, California </strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to manage end-to-end field payroll operations. This role supports a high-volume payroll environment currently using <strong>CHR</strong>, with a planned transition to <strong>ADP Lyric</strong> in April. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who takes full ownership of payroll accuracy, compliance, and controls in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process end-to-end field payroll accurately and on time under tight deadlines.</li><li>Manage high-volume, complex payroll while balancing multiple priorities.</li><li>Perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and pre-payroll audits to proactively identify and resolve issues.</li><li>Ensure compliance, strong internal controls, audit readiness, and union payroll requirements.</li><li>Support the transition from CHR to ADP Lyric, including system stabilization and process improvements.</li><li>Serve as a payroll subject-matter expert during system and process changes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Ideal Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new payroll systems.</li><li>Experience processing union payroll.</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to identify and resolve payroll issues before processing.</li><li>Demonstrated success managing high-volume payroll with accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Self-directed, accountable, and comfortable working with minimal oversight in a high-growth environment.</li><li>Experience acting as a payroll super-user or supporting payroll system implementations or optimizations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Systems Experience</strong></p><ul><li>ADP Lyric experience is a plus, not required.</li><li>Candidates with experience learning multiple payroll systems or supporting system transitions are strongly encouraged to apply.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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