Remote Payroll Specialist: Accurate Efficient Confidential

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage and support payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. This role requires meticulous record-keeping, confidentiality, and collaboration with HR and Finance.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of payroll procedures, strong Excel/Sheets skills, and experience with payroll software or HRIS, enabling accurate calculations and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and administration.
• Proficient with Excel or Google Sheets for calculations and reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, and benefits.
• Experience with payroll software or HRIS platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time according to schedules.
• Review time records, hours, overtime, deductions, and bonuses.
• Calculate wages, taxes, deductions, and benefits.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records and documentation.
• Process new hires, terminations, salary changes, and updates.
• Ensure data entry into payroll and HR systems is correct.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay and benefits.
• Coordinate with HR/Finance to resolve payroll issues.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll administration

Excel/Google Sheets

HRIS/Payroll software

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Reconciliation

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS platforms

Accounting systems

Job description

Simera is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage and support payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. This role requires meticulous record-keeping, confidentiality, and collaboration with HR and Finance.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of payroll procedures, strong Excel/Sheets skills, and experience with payroll software or HRIS, enabling accurate calculations and compliance across the organization.