Senior Payroll Specialist

LHH

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 75,768 - 82,656

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist with over 5 years of experience in payroll processing. The ideal candidate will specifically manage multi-state payrolls, ensure compliance with California laws, and have proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and Workday HRIS. This role offers a strong work-life balance and competitive hourly pay of $55-60/hr.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state processing.
  • Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and Workday HRIS is required.
  • Strong knowledge of California payroll laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Process and audit high-volume, multi-state payrolls on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to resolve payroll-related issues.
  • Prepare reports and analytics for leadership and audits.

Skills

Payroll processing
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Confidential information management

Tools

ADP Workforce Now
Workday HRIS

Job description

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Senior Payroll Specialist

Pay: $55-60/hr

Do you have a strong payroll background and desire to support a great team with excellent work life balance? Do you have experience processing payroll in ADP Workforce Now and handling retirement contributions? We are looking for a senior payroll professional for a wonderful new job in San Francisco, CA. If you have at least five years of processing payroll in a high volume, fast paced organization and would like to learn more information please apply now!

Key Responsibilities
  • Process and audit high-volume, multi-state payrolls on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, with a focus on California.
  • Retirement Contributions
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to resolve payroll-related issues.
  • Prepare reports and analytics for leadership and audits.
  • Support year-end activities including W-2 processing and tax filings.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state processing.
  • Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and Workday HRIS is required.
  • Strong knowledge of California payroll laws and regulations.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

If you are interested in this new job opportunity please apply now!

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Seniority Level
  • Associate
Employment Type
  • Contract
Job Function
  • Accounting/Auditing and Human Resources
  • Industries: Education, Non-profit Organizations, and Technology, Information and Media

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Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)

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