Hybrid Payroll Specialist | Growth, Compliance & Impact

Talentify; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

401(k) plan eligible

Paid time off

Health insurance

Career growth

People-first culture

Job summary

Ampacity is seeking a Payroll Specialist to oversee weekly payroll cycles, garnishments, and serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions. This partially remote role (1-2 days onsite weekly) is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who excels at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Location: Hybrid Model with 1-2 days onsite at the Monterey Bay HQ. Pay range: $28- $32/hourly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, with demonstrated experience managing accurate, deadline-driven payroll cycles.
• Experience with construction a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Windows; NetSuite and HeavyJob (HCSS) experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with the ability to research and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad variety of people throughout the organization and to communicate clearly and with a sense of teamwork.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll information.
• Self-starter who can prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet non-negotiable deadlines.
• Willingness to work onsite 1-2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Calculate weekly per diem, travel and mileage allowance with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage weekly child support and court-ordered garnishment calculations, prepare payments, reconcile accounts monthly, and close out files upon completion.
• Process weekly vehicle allowances and employee payroll advances.
• Monitor unemployment claims for terminated employees and respond to state inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assist with prevailing wage audits and documentation.
• Investigate and respond to payroll-related tax notices and work with the payroll team to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Review quarterly tax reports and reconcile with supporting documentation.
• Assist with testing new payroll tax software as it comes online.
• Support and provide backup for other payroll team members.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with HR and Accounting to recommend payroll-related strategies and provide process improvements.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Create, update, and maintain SOPs and procedures.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Word

Windows

Attention to detail

Tools

NetSuite

HeavyJob (HCSS)

Job description

Ampacity is seeking a Payroll Specialist to oversee weekly payroll cycles, garnishments, and serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions. This partially remote role (1-2 days onsite weekly) is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who excels at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Location: Hybrid Model with 1-2 days onsite at the Monterey Bay HQ. Pay range: $28- $32/hourly.