Client Support Specialist

Coastal Payroll; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Voluntary benefits

Life/AD&D

FSA

PFL

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO/Sick leave

Referral bonus

Team events

Job summary

Coastal Payroll Services, Inc. is seeking a Client Support Specialist to join our Client Support team in sunny Southern California.

You will serve as the primary contact for a book of clients, assist with customer service and payroll processing, and help clients train and navigate our web-based HR/Payroll products. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely payroll deadlines, and the ability to analyze payroll data.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in customer service/operations in payroll and human resources functions.
• Strong phone and web-based customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, both at the Federal and State level.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to stay organized, pay close attention to detail, and be accurate.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• BS/BA degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing shared book of clients to ensure that payrolls are processed accurately and according to daily deadlines.
• Assist clients with training and ongoing use of our web-based human capital management products.
• Help clients analyze payroll reports and develop reporting to assist clients in better understanding payroll data.
• Manage high volume incoming calls and support cases.
• Work directly under company management to further enhance payroll knowledge and become an expert in the field.

Skills

Customer service

Phone skills

Microsoft Office

Payroll knowledge

HR knowledge

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

BS/BA preferred

Education

BS/BA preferred

Job description

ABOUT COASTAL

At Coastal Payroll Services, we're more than payroll. Coastal is a leading provider of human capital management services headquartered in Southern California that supports thousands of clients in California and nationwide. Driven by human connection, we believe in putting people first and have grown a team that genuinely cares about our clients. We promote a workplace that is fast-paced, fun, and creative. Coastal has proudly earned recognition from leading publications for several consecutive years, including the San Diego Business Journal, Inc. 5000, and Fortune, landing on lists celebrating best places to work and fastest growing private companies. The primary goal of our award-winning team is to have a positive impact on the lives of the clients we are honored to serve. We want our values to shine through every interaction, all conversations, and in every service we provide. We continue to find ways to do more and be better because our clients deserve it.

All team members, wherever they start, have access to our leadership team, which is focused on their success. Through regular one-on-one check-ins and team huddles, we define clear professional goals and strive to meet them together and individually. Coastal nurtures growth for those willing to put in the work. If you're passionate about values, eager to impact the community, and ready to grow personally and professionally you'll be right at home.

Coastal Payroll is currently looking to hire a Client Support Specialist to join our Client Support team. The Client Support Specialist is responsible for assisting with customer service and payroll processing functions. This position serves as the primary point of contact for a book of clients, providing customer support, training and issue resolution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist in managing shared "book" of clients to ensure that payrolls are processed accurately and according to daily deadlines
• Assist clients with training and ongoing use of our web-based human capital management products
• Help clients analyze payroll reports and develop reporting to assist clients in better understanding payroll data
• Manage high volume incoming calls and support cases
• Work directly under company management to further enhance payroll knowledge and become an expert in the field

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Knowledge and experience in customer service/operations in payroll and human resources functions.
• Strong phone and web-based customer service skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, both at the Federal and State level
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to stay organized, pay close attention to detail, and be accurate
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• BS/BA degree is preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Group term life and AD&D (employee, spouse, and child)
• FSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Family Leave (PFL) - up to 8 weeks of partial wage replacement
• 401(k) plan, eligible after 90 days of employment
• Paid Family Leave (PFL) - up to 8 weeks of partial wage replacement
• 7 paid holidays per year (full-time employees only; part-time are not eligible)
• PTO/Sick Time
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Quarterly Team Events

Coastal Payroll Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.