Payroll Specialist

Stardom Employment Consultants; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Confidential career conversation

Access to local payroll opportunities

Guidance from accounting and finance

Support throughout interview and 1

Job summary

Stardom Employment Consultants is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. You will support payroll compliance and respond to employee questions.

Responsibilities include processing payroll for hourly and salaried staff, reviewing timekeeping, deductions, and data for accuracy, and maintaining confidential records. Strong Excel skills and discretion are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and timekeeping software.
• Knowledge of payroll practices, tax requirements, and wage-and-hour regulations.
• Proficient in Excel and office software.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review timekeeping records, pay changes, deductions, and employee data for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and protect confidential employee information.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Support payroll tax filings, audits, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Timekeeping software

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Role Overview

Stardom Employment Consultants is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for an opportunity with a valued client. In this role, you’ll help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting payroll compliance and responding to employee questions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly and salaried employees

• Review timekeeping records, pay changes, deductions, and employee data for accuracy

• Maintain payroll records and protect confidential employee information

• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries

• Support payroll tax filings, audits, and compliance with applicable regulations

• Prepare payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end processes

Qualifications

• Previous payroll processing experience

• Familiarity with payroll systems and timekeeping software

• Knowledge of payroll practices, tax requirements, and wage-and-hour regulations

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general office software

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

What We Offer

• A confidential conversation about your career goals

• Access to payroll opportunities with local employers

• Guidance from an experienced accounting and finance staffing team

• Support throughout the interview and placement process