Remote Payroll Specialist: Precision & Compliance Pro

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a highly organized Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, and maintain confidential records.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to work with HR and Finance teams in a remote setting, enabling reliable payroll operations for our California-based team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll processing and payroll administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of payroll calculations, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Experience with payroll software, HRIS, or accounting systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple payroll tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time according to established schedules.
• Review and verify time records, hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll information.
• Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other payroll adjustments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records.
• Process new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, and other updates.
• Ensure payroll information is entered correctly into payroll and HR systems.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and payroll records.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and other teams to resolve payroll issues.
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with payroll tax filings, payments, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of payroll transactions and documentation.
• Support payroll audits by providing requested reports.
• Monitor payroll deadlines and ensure all activities are completed on schedule.
• Stay informed about changes to payroll policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Excel

Google Sheets

HRIS

Analytical skills

Confidential info handling

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Time management

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS platforms

Accounting systems

Job description

Simera is seeking a highly organized Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, and maintain confidential records.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to work with HR and Finance teams in a remote setting, enabling reliable payroll operations for our California-based team.