Payroll Specialist: Precision & Compliance

Socket.dev; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

AD&D insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness day off

FSA

Stipend for professional development

Job summary

Socket.dev in Glendale, CA, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage and process payroll for all employees with accuracy and timeliness while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with payroll systems and Excel, and the ability to handle confidential information, with opportunities for growth within the finance team.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, including multi-state payroll taxes.
• Experience classifying exempt vs. non-exempt employees.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely.
• Review payroll paperwork including timesheets and documents.
• Process payroll according to company policy.
• Run payroll reports after processing.
• Prepare garnishments and tax levies.
• Process final checks for terminated employees.
• Balance payroll accounts by resolving discrepancies.
• Audit payroll reports (registers, quarterly reports, W-2).
• Provide payroll information by answering questions.
• Ensure payroll policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure payroll system operates accurately.
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Excel proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Paylocity

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

Job description

Socket.dev in Glendale, CA, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage and process payroll for all employees with accuracy and timeliness while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with payroll systems and Excel, and the ability to handle confidential information, with opportunities for growth within the finance team.