Payroll Specialist/Analyst
<p><strong>Position: <em>Payroll Specialist / Analyst (Contract)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> ~3 months (with possible extension)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> 100% Remote</p><p><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Pacific Standard Time (PST). </p><p><strong>Work Authorization:</strong> Must have a dedicated home office for occasional remote work.</p><p><strong>Why This Role is Open</strong></p><p>A Bay Area California based payroll team is currently focused on an <strong>ADP implementation (migrating from UKG)</strong> and needs interim support to manage daily operations and employee inquiries during this transition period.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Must have direct Payroll Experience 5+ years</li><li>Function as the first point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, especially <strong>termination checks, pay discrepancies, and garnishments!</strong></li><li>Direct inquiries appropriately and ensure timely follow-up with employees.</li><li>Provide <strong>support for payroll system testing and ADP implementation</strong>, including auditing timecards.</li><li>Interface with union representatives and internal departments to resolve payroll issues.</li><li>Provide light project and admin support as needed; may assist with payroll processing if experienced.</li><li>Must work California hours (PST)</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Ideal Background</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Previous payroll experience in a fast-paced, high-volume</strong> or <strong>unionized environment</strong></li><li>Familiar with <strong>garnishments</strong> and multi-cycle payrolls</li><li>Strong Technical skills – Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)</li><li>Experience with <strong><em>ADP WFN, Workday payroll</em></strong><em> is a must.</em></li><li><em>Systems Implementation a plus </em></li><li>Tech-savvy with tools like Slack and cloud-based payroll systems</li></ul><p><strong>Key Attributes for Success</strong></p><ul><li>Initiative-taking, resourceful, and able to direct yourself with minimal supervision.</li><li>Comfortable <strong>working in a fast-moving, high-interruption</strong> environment</li><li>Strong communicator across IM, phone, and email</li><li>Positive, solutions-oriented mindset</li><li>Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities during system transitions.</li></ul><p><strong>Top 3 Priorities</strong></p><ol><li>Garnishment administration</li><li>Union payroll support (employee inquiries and issue resolution)</li><li>ADP implementation support (testing, auditing, reporting)</li></ol><p><br></p>
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- San Mateo, CA
- remote
- Temporary
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35.00 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Position: <em>Payroll Specialist / Analyst (Contract)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> ~3 months (with possible extension)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> 100% Remote</p><p><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Pacific Standard Time (PST). </p><p><strong>Work Authorization:</strong> Must have a dedicated home office for occasional remote work.</p><p><strong>Why This Role is Open</strong></p><p>A Bay Area California based payroll team is currently focused on an <strong>ADP implementation (migrating from UKG)</strong> and needs interim support to manage daily operations and employee inquiries during this transition period.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Must have direct Payroll Experience 5+ years</li><li>Function as the first point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, especially <strong>termination checks, pay discrepancies, and garnishments!</strong></li><li>Direct inquiries appropriately and ensure timely follow-up with employees.</li><li>Provide <strong>support for payroll system testing and ADP implementation</strong>, including auditing timecards.</li><li>Interface with union representatives and internal departments to resolve payroll issues.</li><li>Provide light project and admin support as needed; may assist with payroll processing if experienced.</li><li>Must work California hours (PST)</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-09-09T23:28:44Z