On-Site Payroll Specialist (Temp-to-Hire) – Fresno

Leoforce; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce, based in Fresno, CA, is seeking a dynamic Payroll Specialist to join our team for a temporary-to-hire, full-time, on-site role in South Fresno. You will manage payroll for a diverse client base, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting across multiple payrolls.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in payroll, is proficient with Paychex and other payroll systems, and understands federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in payroll or a related field.
• Proficient with Paychex and other payroll systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal payroll and tax regulations.
• Experience with garnishments, union and non-union payroll, compensation, payroll taxes, employee records, wages, calculations, evaluations, manual checks, vacation time, sick pay, accrual, deductions, reporting, tracking, benefits, EEOC, and monthly reporting.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field is preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.
• Experience in managing and completing projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of payroll processing for employees (union and non-union).
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reconciliations.
• Work closely with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Handle payroll tax, garnishments, union and non-union issues, and other payroll-related activities.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Data accuracy

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidential handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Tools

Paychex

Payroll systems

Job description

Leoforce, based in Fresno, CA, is seeking a dynamic Payroll Specialist to join our team for a temporary-to-hire, full-time, on-site role in South Fresno. You will manage payroll for a diverse client base, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting across multiple payrolls.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in payroll, is proficient with Paychex and other payroll systems, and understands federal, state, and local regulations.