Remote Payroll Specialist: Accurate Pay & Compliance

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a highly organized Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure accurate, on-time pay for employees. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll procedures, meticulous records, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

The successful candidate will process payroll, verify time records, calculate deductions and taxes, and maintain compliant payroll documentation. Collaboration with HR and Finance is essential to resolve issues and support audits.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and payroll administration is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time according to schedules.
• Verify time records, hours, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll data.
• Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other adjustments.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records and confidentiality.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and other teams to resolve issues.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation.
• Assist with payroll tax filings, payments, and compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Payroll taxation & benefits

Excel / Google Sheets

HRIS / Payroll software

Analytical skills

Time management

Confidential data handling

Communication skills

Independent work / collaboration

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Accounting software

Job description

Simera is seeking a highly organized Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure accurate, on-time pay for employees. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll procedures, meticulous records, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

The successful candidate will process payroll, verify time records, calculate deductions and taxes, and maintain compliant payroll documentation. Collaboration with HR and Finance is essential to resolve issues and support audits.