Payroll & HR Specialist: Multistate Payroll & Compliance

PACS Group

San Diego, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k matching

Job summary

PACS Group is hiring a Payroll Specialist in California to ensure accurate payroll data entry and timely processing for multi-state operations. The role supports payroll information requests and prepares essential reports for the finance team.

Responsibilities include processing garnishments, updating records, issuing payments, and balancing payroll prior to vendor transmission, all while maintaining strict data privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting or Business.
  • Experience with payroll software and privacy compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Process and monitor garnishment orders and other payroll issues.
  • Update payroll records with exemptions, insurance, direct deposit, and job/department changes.
  • Pay employees via payroll processing and electronic transfers.
  • Prepare earnings, tax, deductions, and non-taxable wage reports.

Skills

Payroll processing
Garnishments
Data entry
Microsoft Excel
Communication
Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ADP

Job description

PACS Group is hiring a Payroll Specialist in California to ensure accurate payroll data entry and timely processing for multi-state operations. The role supports payroll information requests and prepares essential reports for the finance team.

Responsibilities include processing garnishments, updating records, issuing payments, and balancing payroll prior to vendor transmission, all while maintaining strict data privacy and confidentiality.

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