Payroll Specialist

Century Group International Inc; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team in Alameda County, CA. The role involves processing full cycle payroll and ensuring accurate, on-time payments, with annual base salary between $80,000 and $95,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

The ideal candidate will handle payroll records, ensure compliance with wage and tax requirements, and support year-end processing while maintaining confidentiality and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of union payroll administration and prevailing wage requirements.
• Experience managing high-volume payroll with strict deadlines.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel for reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process full cycle payroll activities and ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records, review employee data changes, and verify wage, deduction, and tax information.
• Reconcile payroll reports, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll related issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare payroll reports and support year end processing, audits, and compliance related activities.
• Provide payroll support to employees and management while ensuring a high level of customer service and confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Payroll software

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Alameda County , CA Direct Hire Accounting $80K to $95K 09/24/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Payroll Specialistto join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $80,000 to $95,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities:

Process full cycle payroll activities while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.

Maintain payroll records, review employee data changes, and verify wage, deduction, and tax information.

Reconcile payroll reports, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll related issues in a timely manner.

Prepare payroll reports and support year end processing, audits, and compliance related activities.

Provide payroll support to employees and management while ensuring a high level of customer service and confidentiality.

Requirements:

3+ years of payroll experience with responsibility for end to end payroll processing.

Strong knowledge of union payroll administration, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll compliance regulations.

Previous experience managing high volume payroll activities while meeting strict processing deadlines.

Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel for reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.

Ability to interpret payroll regulations, employee agreements, and payroll related documentation.

Qualifications:

Construction, contracting, or project based industry payroll experience.

Prior experience with certified payroll reporting, union benefit calculations, and multi union payroll environments.

Payroll certification is a plus.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Self motivated professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with complex payroll requirements.

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