Senior Payroll Specialist - California - Lafayette Hill, PA

Merakey; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking non-profit organization as a Senior Payroll Specialist, where your expertise in multi-state payroll will be valued. This role involves managing payroll for around 10,000 employees, ensuring compliance with California regulations, and maintaining accurate payroll records. With a focus on work-life balance and flexible schedules, you will be part of a dedicated team that supports individuals and families across multiple states. If you are passionate about payroll and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discounts

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Care.com Membership

Qualifications

• 10-14 years of multi-state payroll experience required.
• Experience with California payroll regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for approximately 10,000 employees across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and compliance with regulations.
• Handle year-end reporting and maintain payroll records.

Skills

Multi-state payroll experience

California payroll compliance

Timecard verification

Union reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Job description

Senior Payroll Specialist - California

Position: Full-Time, 1st Shift - no weekends, M-F 8A-5P

Location: Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, United States

Salary: $35.90 per hour

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Associate's degree preferred
• 10 - 14 years, multi-state, specifically California, and multi-site payroll experience required

Description

Are you looking to advance your career with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we value heart and dedication. We seek a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team in California.

This role involves complex payroll responsibilities, primarily focusing on California entities, managing payroll for approximately 10,000 employees across multi-state sites. Ensures employees are paid accurately and timely, complying with state regulations, and maintains payroll records and reports.

Responsibilities

1. Process multi-jurisdiction payrolls for around 10,000 employees on weekly, biweekly, and monthly schedules, managing pay groups from start to finish, including hourly, salaried, and monthly employees.
2. Review and verify punch-in/out timecards, overtime, and unapproved time-off requests before payroll processing.
3. Ensure final paychecks comply with California's timeliness regulations.
4. Handle union reporting, including welfare benefits and dues.
5. Verify and credit funds for stop payments.
6. Conduct year-end reporting for W-2s.
7. Maintain tax changes, garnishments, and deductions.
8. Research and resolve issues during processing.
9. Process bonus payments and other compensation activities.
10. Monitor payroll help desk inquiries and resolve employee issues.
11. Perform special projects as needed.

Benefits

Merakey offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more, along with:

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discounts
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider supporting individuals and families across 12 states, with over 8,000 employees. We value diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and all Veterans to apply.