Payroll Specialist-Workday Payroll

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.); Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Walnut Creek is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage semi-monthly payroll processes and ensure compliance with payroll regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience with Workday and strong organizational skills. This contract position offers a competitive hourly wage of $40-$50. Join our dynamic team and make a significant impact in the finance and accounting sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Payroll Workday Experience is Required.
• Knowledge of payroll and accounting principles required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on professional matters.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payrolls using time and attendance systems.
• Audit salary increases and manage absence tracking.
• Prepare termination checks and handle unemployment claims.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data processing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Workday payroll system

Job description

Overview

This role is a contract position working on-site at our client's Walnut Creek HQ location. The base pay range is $40.00/hr - $50.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• What you will do: Primary responsibility is the processing of the semi-monthly payrolls utilizing various time and attendance systems and Workday payroll system. Audit salary increases, retro pay and absence tracking. Record wage attachments, prior period adjustments and non-benefit ongoing payroll deductions.
• Process bonuses, sales commissions, and any other earnings. Assist with the accurate and timely processing of the year-end payroll, including W2 generation and distribution.
• Prepare voluntary and involuntary termination checks and provide required funding to Finance.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the payroll reporting functions. Develop reports to meet supervisor and management requests for payroll related information. Responsible for the quarterly reporting of Multiple Worksite Reporting to the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and various Government agencies. Assist Payroll manager with internal and external auditors during audit process by providing documents, reports, and other payroll items upon request.
• Assist Payroll Manager on special project support, as required.
• Complete verification of employment forms and record wage information to financial institutions as requested. Complete and verify information for all Unemployment claims. This may be highly confidential when working with HRBP or Employee Relations departments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of payroll and accounting; modern office practices and procedures; data processing; basic knowledge of laws pertaining to payroll; record-keeping techniques.
• Must possess good human relations and communication skills and exercise good judgment. Exhibits team spirit in working with others to insure coordination and cooperation.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding professional matters.
• Must possess a high level of accuracy and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Needs to be able to work well under time constraints and manage time effectively to process payrolls for numerous companies simultaneously.
• Must possess good organizational skills.
• Minimum 3 years Payroll Workday Experience is Required

Salary

Salary Range: $40-$50/hour

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Banking, Financial Services, and Accounting

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