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3 results for Benefits Specialist in Modesto, CA

Payroll Specialist

Livermore, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
30.5 - 42.5 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to support high-volume payroll operations for an organization with 1,000+ employees, including both non-union and union populations. This professional will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and supporting payroll-related reporting, reconciliations, and issue resolution. If interested, please call Tawnia Kirshen at 925-275-5416 or sent your resume to my email found on LinkedIn. JOB DUTIES:• Process payroll transactions for hourly and salaried employees, including union and non-union populations• Review and validate payroll data such as time entries, pay changes, deductions, and earnings• Support payroll cycles, including off-cycle and manual check processing• Assist in calculating overtime, shift differentials, and union-specific pay rules• Ensure payroll data is accurate and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations• Apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to payroll processing with guidance from Payroll Lead• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and error resolution• Help maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies• Utilize SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll for payroll processing and data management• Support data validation between payroll and timekeeping systems (e.g., UKG/Kronos)• Generate and review standard payroll reports; escalate discrepancies as needed• Use Excel for basic to intermediate analysis (lookups, data validation, simple reconciliations)
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Los Banos, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a food processing organization in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a payroll specialist who is highly organized, service-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines. The role will manage payroll activities for a varied employee population and help maintain accurate, compliant payroll records while partnering with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently. Responsibilities:• Manage weekly and biweekly payroll cycles in Paycom, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Handle payroll administration for seasonal staff, hourly team members, salaried employees, and other contract workers across the organization.• Examine timekeeping records, earnings changes, deductions, bonuses, and related payroll entries to confirm accuracy before final processing.• Perform detailed payroll audits, investigate discrepancies, and correct issues in advance of payroll deadlines.• Prepare and review payroll, labor, attendance, and compliance reports using Paycom for distribution to appropriate stakeholders.• Assist with employee onboarding support and maintain payroll-related employee information in a timely and accurate manner.• Address payroll questions from employees and managers with professionalism, urgency, and a strong customer-service approach.• Work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and Operations to resolve payroll concerns, support reconciliations, and provide documentation for audits and year-end activities. For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Pleasanton, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
30 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our client in Pleasanton, California in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This position supports accurate payroll delivery, employee benefit administration, and leave management while serving as a knowledgeable point of contact for staff questions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with high-volume payroll and can balance compliance, accuracy, and responsive employee support. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring pay is completed accurately and on schedule.• Examine time records, payroll entries, and supporting documents before submission to identify and correct inconsistencies.• Apply compensation changes such as salary adjustments, payouts, final wages, and other earnings updates with precision.• Reconcile payroll data, investigate variances, and resolve issues prior to final approval and processing.• Oversee employee benefit activities including enrollments, status changes, open enrollment support, and deduction accuracy.• Partner with benefit carriers, retirement administrators, and external vendors to support ongoing program administration and issue resolution.• Administer leave programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and collective bargaining requirements, including documentation review and employee communications.• Monitor leave balances, return-to-work timelines, fitness-for-duty documentation, and related workplace accommodation coordination.• Maintain complete and confidential payroll, benefits, and leave records while supporting required regulatory reporting and compliance activities.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z