Payroll Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team. You will manage payroll for 75+ employees, handling bi-weekly and semi-monthly cycles while ensuring accuracy in taxes, benefits, and records.

Responsibilities include government reporting, year-end filings, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Proficiency with ADP/Paychex and MS Office is required; strong organization and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for multiple employee types and locations.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local payroll taxes and reporting.
• Proficiency with payroll software (ADP/Paychex) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for 75+ employees, including taxes.
• Maintain accurate employee records, timecards, and benefits data.
• Prepare government reports (W-2s, 1099s) and year-end filings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and audit data for accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll taxes

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Organization

Communication

Independent and team

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our growing fun team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processing best practices and possess excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. This role will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of employee payrolls, including but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for all employees, including hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees.
• Calculate and process all payroll taxes, including federal, state, and local taxes.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including personnel files, timecards, and benefit information.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k), and other voluntary benefits.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and file all required government reports, including W-2s, 1099s, and unemployment claims.
• Assist with year-end payroll tax filings.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Research and implement best practices in payroll processing.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Etc.) is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Payroll processing for 75+ Employees Preferring prevailing wage or certified payroll professional

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.