Payroll & HRIS Analyst: Data, Compliance & Insights

Socket.dev; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

River City Bank in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Payroll/HRIS Specialist to administer payroll, manage employee master data, and support HR operations under limited direction. You will ensure compliance with federal and state laws, handle benefits, 401(k) and payroll reporting, and serve as a primary resource for Paylocity and related systems, delivering accurate data and timely processing.

Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with confidential information are essential in

Qualifications

• Five years of payroll, HRIS, benefits administration, accounting support, or related HR operations experience.
• Experience in a financial institution or regulated environment preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll processing, wage/hour laws, taxes, and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel and payroll reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing & reconciliation.
• HRIS data management & system administration.
• Internal controls, audit, & compliance support.
• Benefits, 401(k), leave, & payroll-related data management.
• Reporting, analytics, & employee service delivery.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS data management

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Paylocity

Payroll software

SFTP reports

API requests

Job description

River City Bank in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Payroll/HRIS Specialist to administer payroll, manage employee master data, and support HR operations under limited direction. You will ensure compliance with federal and state laws, handle benefits, 401(k) and payroll reporting, and serve as a primary resource for Paylocity and related systems, delivering accurate data and timely processing.

Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with confidential information are essential in