Payroll Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Job summary

Express Employment is hiring a Payroll Specialist in Chico, CA to manage and process employee compensation accurately and on time. The role requires 5 years of current payroll experience and a strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations.

You will maintain payroll records, handle inquiries, and prepare reports for management while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including a 401K and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of current payroll or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local payroll laws.
• Strong Excel and accounting software proficiency.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly/biweekly payroll and verify hours for all employees.
• Maintain and update payroll records and deductions.
• Handle payroll inquiries from employees and respond appropriately.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy employee files.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and tax withholdings.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and assist audits.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate onboarding documentation and benefits processing.
• Process terminations and final paycheck calculations.
• Coordinate with HR and accounting on employee data changes.
• Manage payroll tax filings and timely payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

Express Employment is hiring for a Payroll Specialist. This position requires 5 years of current experience.

This position is responsible for managing and processing employee compensation accurately and on time. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with all payroll regulations while supporting a positive employee experience.

At Express, we care about our Associates that’s why we offer 401K along with Health Care Insurance. (Associates must meet requirements as stated in the handbook)

At Express, we care about our Associates that’s why we offer 401K along with Health Care Insurance. (Associates must meet requirements as stated in the handbook)

Pay: $21 - $23/Hour

Work Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Location: Chico, Ca

Job Description

• Process weekly/biweekly payroll and verify employee work hours for all employees, including technicians, sales staff, and administrative personnel
• Maintain and update payroll records, including employee information, deductions and benefits
• Handle inquiries, respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, deductions, and benefits
• Maintain and update employee records electronically as well as hard copy employee files
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax withholdings and labor laws
• Prepare reports, generate payroll reports for management, and assist in audits as needed
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Coordinate with management to process onboarding documentation. benefit enrollment and processing new hire employees
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management
• Process terminations in compliance with State and Federal laws, including final paycheck calculations and benefits offboarding
• Coordinate with HR and accounting departments regarding employee data changes
• Manage payroll tax filings and ensure timely payment of payroll-related liabilities
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in payroll processing, automotive dealership experience preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and software
• Knowledge of applicable labor laws and payroll regulations
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred but not required
• 5 years of current payroll or accounting experience required
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to details