Payroll Specialist: Accurate & Compliant for 75+ employees

AppleOne Employment Services; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team. You will manage payroll for 75+ employees, handling bi-weekly and semi-monthly cycles while ensuring accuracy in taxes, benefits, and records.

Responsibilities include government reporting, year-end filings, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Proficiency with ADP/Paychex and MS Office is required; strong organization and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for multiple employee types and locations.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local payroll taxes and reporting.
• Proficiency with payroll software (ADP/Paychex) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for 75+ employees, including taxes.
• Maintain accurate employee records, timecards, and benefits data.
• Prepare government reports (W-2s, 1099s) and year-end filings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and audit data for accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll taxes

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Organization

Communication

Independent and team

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Microsoft Office

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team. You will manage payroll for 75+ employees, handling bi-weekly and semi-monthly cycles while ensuring accuracy in taxes, benefits, and records.

Responsibilities include government reporting, year-end filings, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Proficiency with ADP/Paychex and MS Office is required; strong organization and communication skills are essential.