UKG Ready Payroll Clerk II - CA

blentech; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (employee)

Dental insurance (employee)

Vision insurance (employee)

Job summary

Blentech Corporation in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Payroll Associate II to execute multi-state payroll, manage UKG Ready HRIS tasks, and support HR leadership with compensation analyses and employee recognition programs.

The role is onsite, requiring residence within driving distance of the Santa Rosa office. A High School diploma is required, with 3 years of payroll experience and PEO/HRIS familiarity beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; AA degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 3 years of dedicated payroll processing experience for 100+ employees.
• Must have UKG Ready HRIS experience (1+ year) and familiarity with PEO models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run payroll for 100+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as primary payroll contact for internal inquiries and collaborate with HR leadership.
• Provide reports to Accounting and assist with compensation benchmarks using Salary.com.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Multistate payroll

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree in Accounting or related field (preferred)

Tools

UKG Ready HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

G-Suite

PEO experience

Job description

At Blentech Corporation, we specialize in "Blending Simplicity with Technology." We design and manufacture innovative industrial processing solutions. We are currently seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Payroll Associate II to join our Human Resources team. This role is vital to ensuring the precision of our payroll operations while actively supporting our company culture and employee appreciation initiatives.

Position Summary

The Payroll Clerk II executes day-to-day payroll processing and maintains the integrity of our HRIS database. Working under the direction of the Human Resource Supervisor, you will handle the entry of employee data, time-tracking records, and W-2 documentation. Beyond core compliance and processing, this position serves as the primary point of contact for internal payroll inquiries and collaborates closely with HR leadership to coordinate employee recognition, milestone celebrations, and administrative projects.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Multi-State Payroll - (Must have Experience) : Run payroll for over 100 employees, in multi-states. Oversee the end-to-end creation, maintenance, and processing of accurate and timely payroll records. Manage tactical data entry for employee profiles, timecards, and company W-2 documentation.
• UKG Experience - (Must have Experience) : Must have UKG minimum 1 year experience runningand completingpayroll with final approval with the HR Supervisor.
• Employee Support: Serve as a dedicated, supportive resource for internal staff to address and resolve payroll-related questions and issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide reports to the Accounting department.
• Compensation Analysis: Assist the HR Supervisor with benchmark reports for compensation analysis utilizing Salary.com for annual increases, new hires, and promotional opportunities.
• Culture & Recognition Initiatives: Coordinate staff celebrations, Years of Service awards, milestone recognition, holiday parties, and quarterly safety lunches. Assist with company award nominations (e.g., Best Places to Work).
• Administrative Support: Maintain company clothing/uniform inventory, assist with the employee business card process, assist with Udemy platform management, and monitor weekly company reviews on Glassdoor and Indeed. Compile, log, and submit CMTA forms. Run business errands as required.

Required Competencies

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to deliver excellent customer service to internal staff and interpret professional correspondence, procedure manuals, and safety rules.
• Mathematical & Analytical Aptitude: Proficiency in calculating figures and amounts (discounts, commissions, percentages) and applying basic algebraic concepts.
• Organization & Adaptability: Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Proven ability to prioritize a dynamic workload and adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude.
• Professional Integrity: A demonstrated commitment to operational excellence, high standards, and maintaining strict confidentiality regarding sensitive employee data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; an AA degree in Accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience - (Must have Experience) : 3 years of dedicated payroll processing experience managing payroll for an organization with over 100 employees.
• Payroll Scope - (Must have Experience) : Run and complete Multi-state payroll experience is requiredInternational payroll experience utilizing an Employer of Record (EOR) is a strong plus.
• Technical Skills - (Must have Experience) : 1 year experience operating within the UKG Ready HRIS platform is required. Experience working within a PEO model is a plus. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and modern HRIS workflows.
• This is an onsite position. You must live within driving distance of the Santa Rosa office.
• HRIS Knowledge: Must have a minimum of a year of UKG payroll experience, and PEO experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• Wage Range: $26.48 - $29.51
• Benefits: 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for the employee.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) package.
• A collaborative culture with customized career development tracks designed to help you grow with us.

We are not accepting international candidates and are not open to recruiters.

Blentech Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment relationships are at-will, and job descriptions are subject to change at management's discretion.