Payroll Specialist I: Union & Garnishment Compliance

Jobtailor; Ripon (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wine Group in Ripon, CA seeks a Payroll Specialist to verify timesheets, process payroll, and maintain accurate records across multiple union contacts. The role supports new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions while upholding confidentiality.

You will respond to inquiries, reconcile reports, ensure wage-hour compliance, and manage garnishments with precision in a high-pressure environment. This position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to core values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1+ years' experience in payroll, accounting, or related field preferred including multistate and multi-pay group payrolls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and knowledge of Dayforce HCM system preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Thrive in a high-pressure environment to meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex payroll issues.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thrive in team collaboration environment.
• Embrace and Exhibit The Wine Group Core Values - Long Term Sustainable Value Creation, Relentlessly Entrepreneurial, Empowered People and Responsible and Trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Verify timesheets and calculate gross to net pay.
• Maintain and update payroll records including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and benefit deductions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws, including overtime and minimum wage requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, taxes, and timekeeping.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
• Ensure compliance across multiple Union contracts and AG Wage Order contracts.
• Ensure garnishment compliance.
• Maintain check registers and positive pay files for accuracy.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Data Analysis

Multistate Payroll

Payroll Reconciliation

Wage Law Compliance

Attention To Detail

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

GED Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Dayforce HCM

Job description

The Wine Group in Ripon, CA seeks a Payroll Specialist to verify timesheets, process payroll, and maintain accurate records across multiple union contacts. The role supports new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions while upholding confidentiality.

You will respond to inquiries, reconcile reports, ensure wage-hour compliance, and manage garnishments with precision in a high-pressure environment. This position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to core values.