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2 results for Benefits Specialist in Modesto, CA

Payroll Specialist
  • Lodi, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization in the San Joaquin County on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who values accuracy, confidentiality, and dependable execution in a busy environment. The role focuses on supporting end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining reliable employee pay data, and helping ensure payroll operations run smoothly and on schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Execute payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employee groups while meeting established deadlines and accuracy standards.</p><p>• Audit timesheets, pay rate updates, and employee record changes to confirm payroll data is complete and correct before each payroll cycle.</p><p>• Maintain organized payroll documentation and update system records to preserve data accuracy and support internal controls.</p><p>• Handle payroll corrections, deductions, and employee profile updates with careful attention to detail.</p><p>• Address employee payroll questions in a thorough manner while protecting sensitive compensation information.</p><p>• Work closely with HR, accounting, and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support efficient payroll operations.</p><p>• Help monitor adherence to payroll policies and applicable wage and hour requirements.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related reports and provide administrative support connected to ongoing payroll activities as needed.</p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Modesto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.55 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll operations for an organization in Modesto, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling detailed payroll records, certified payroll reporting, and prevailing wage requirements in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will work closely with internal teams to help ensure timely and accurate pay processing while maintaining compliance with required reporting and documentation standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process weekly payroll accurately and prepare both employee paychecks and direct deposit statements for distribution.</p><p>• Coordinate the release of payroll payments by providing completed checks to department leaders for internal distribution.</p><p>• Assemble and complete payroll-related forms and supporting documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Review and compile payroll inputs such as garnishments, paid time off, insurance deductions, and other mandatory withholdings before each payroll cycle.</p><p>• Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports along with required electronic payroll reporting.</p><p>• Monitor payroll activities for alignment with prevailing wage and labor compliance program requirements, including applicable regulatory tracking processes.</p><p>• Maintain organized payroll records and follow established office procedures related to payroll administration and documentation.</p><p>• Create, upload, and post hourly and monthly equipment usage files within ERP software.</p><p>• Set up job and phase information in Kronos and establish prevailing wage job records in ERP software as needed.</p>
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z