Senior Payroll Specialist: Multi-State & Union Expert

CFS; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

CFS in Bakersfield, California is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage multi-state payroll, including union and prevailing wage employees, while ensuring tax compliance and audit readiness.

We value accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration with HR and finance. This is a senior role offering growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, including multi-state and union/prevailing wage payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance.
• Experience performing payroll audits and resolving discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for multiple states, including union and prevailing wage employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and audits.
• Partner with HR and finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and support internal and external audits.
• Continuously review and improve payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Union/prevailing wage payroll

Payroll tax compliance

Audit support

Job description

CFS in Bakersfield, California is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage multi-state payroll, including union and prevailing wage employees, while ensuring tax compliance and audit readiness.

We value accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration with HR and finance. This is a senior role offering growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package.