Payroll Specialist

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR NEEDED!!!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Caitlin PohlAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $28 - $35 per hourA bit about us:Our client has been around for over 100 years and looking to add a skilled payroll administrator to their team!Why join us?STABLE and GROWING organizationSTELLAR benefitsFamily orientedLaid back cultureJob DetailsPayroll Specialist – Position OverviewWe’re seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support our payroll operations with accuracy, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail. In this role, you’ll handle daily payroll functions—ranging from data entry and quality control to error resolution, processing, and check distribution. You’ll also manage Prevailing Wage entry and prepare Certified Payroll reports, operating independently while collaborating closely with the Payroll Supervisor.What You’ll DoPerform daily payroll activities, including data entry, audits, reconciliations, and processing.Prepare and distribute checks with a high level of accuracy.Enter Prevailing Wage rates and generate Certified Payroll reports.Ensure compliance with payroll policies, tax regulations, and internal controls.Identify opportunities for process improvements and support streamlined workflow.What We’re Looking ForHigh School diploma or equivalent; coursework in business administration preferred.5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.CPP certification is a plus but not required.Proficiency with payroll tools such as Excel, ADP, Kronos, PeopleSoft, or similar systems.Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial reconciliation.Knowledge of general payroll and tax requirements.High level of professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, and organization.Excellent communication and customer service skills.Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy