Payroll Specialist

Pacific Staffing; Swanston (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Staffing is recruiting a Payroll Specialist for a Sacramento-based organization known for its accuracy and employee support. You will manage bi-weekly payroll processing, ensure accurate deductions, and support timekeeping and reporting across programs.

The role requires discretion with confidential information, strong math skills, and excellent communication. On-site work in Sacramento offers collaborative team dynamics and opportunities to contribute to audits and compliance processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years payroll experience.
• Strong math skills, ten-key proficiency, and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion; teamwork-oriented and flexible with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll, including deductions, garnishments, accruals, reimbursements, and manual checks.
• Provide payroll reports to program directors; support timecard, accrual, and time-off inquiries.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation, scanning, and retention; assist with audits and monitoring visits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Job description

Pacific Staffing is recruiting a Payroll Specialist for a respected Sacramento-based organization known for its accuracy, compliance, and strong employee support. This role is ideal for a detail-driven professional who excels in payroll processing, reconciliations, tax reporting, and cross-department collaboration. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for bi-weekly payroll processing, deduction reconciliations, and general accounting support. This position ensures payroll accuracy, compliance with federal and state regulations, and timely communication with staff, supervisors, and program directors. Full-Time | On-Site | Sacramento, CAPay $31-$33/Hour (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll, including deductions, garnishments, accruals, reimbursements, and manual checks.
• Provide payroll reports to program directors; support timecard, accrual, and time-off inquiries.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation, scanning, and retention; assist with audits and monitoring visits.

Qualifications

• 3- 5 years payroll experience.
• Strong math skills, ten-key proficiency, and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion; teamwork-oriented and flexible with deadlines.