Payroll Specialist

Electric Motor Shop, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting firm in Fresno, CA, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll administration and support HR functions. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience, knowledge of accounting principles, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include processing payroll weekly, managing garnishments, and assisting with benefits enrollment. Preferred qualifications include proficiency in payroll software, and a bachelor's degree in Human Resources. This position requires confidentiality and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training in payroll or HR.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll weekly and ensure accuracy.
• Manage employee information in payroll system.
• Assist with benefits open enrollment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Knowledge of payroll practices

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Isolved

Job description

POSITION

Payroll Specialist

REPORTS TO

SR. Human Resource Generalist

LOCATION

Fresno, CA

SALARY

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour, DOE

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Electric Motor Shop is a premier electrical contractor, motor repair shop and electrical supply wholesale distributor established in 1913. The company offers 24-hour service availability, a large stocking warehouse in Central California, and a licensed professional contracting division capable of servicing small to large industrial projects including custom panel design and installation, PLC programming, AC drives, and transformer installations.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support key HR functions with a strong emphasis on payroll administration, benefits coordination, and HR reporting. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of employee compensation and benefit processes while contributing to data-driven decision-making through comprehensive reporting.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process payroll weekly, managing workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Input, review, audit time cards and verify accuracy of information. Communicates with supervisors and managers to correct time card issues.
• Set up, process, and monitor garnishment orders (e.g., child support, levies, etc.).
• Address and resolve employees' queries in a timely manner.
• Monitor and process employee information updates in payroll system.
• Process advance, termination and other out-of-cycle payments.
• Process accurate and timely month-end reporting.
• Sort and distribute weekly payroll checks to the appropriate managers.
• Assist with Benefit open enrollment.
• Generate and prepare weekly journal entries, reports and payroll spreadsheets.
• Prepare and transmit weekly 401K.
• Filing of HR and payroll documents.
• Maintain and update EMS attendance calendar daily.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Education, experience, and skills:

• High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, human resources, and payroll practices.
• Experience working with accounting and payroll software. Isolved preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental and work conditions: Office setting. Required to use keyboarding and other dexterity-related tasks most of the workday.