Payroll Processing Specialist

The Company : Pacific HR & Payroll Partners

We are the premier source of HR & Payroll services on the Central Coast, offering unrivaled customer support and services. We enable our clients to focus on their core business objectives by outsourcing the transactional tasks of human resources, payroll administration, workers compensation and retirement plans.

Currently we are seeking a Payroll Processing Specialist to assist in all activities regarding the administration of our clients payroll needs. In this role the successful candidate will undertake a variety of tasks utilizing our payroll software platform, as well as directly engaging with clients to ensure outstanding customer service.

Qualified candidates will possess a great understanding of the concept of confidentiality, will be experienced in entering data with attention to detail and will have the analytical skills to make accurate and necessary calculations. The ideal candidate will be a thorough professional with good communication abilities and a ‘team first’ perspective. The goal is to carry out all payroll procedures with speed, accuracy and outstanding client support.

Responsibilities

• Manage compensation data using our payroll software
• Collect and verify timekeeping information for client employees
• Calculate and reconcile pay according to hours worked , pay rates, taxes, deductions, leaves, overtime, etc. incorporating leaves and overtime
• Initiate periodical payments on timely basis either by preparing and administering checks or making direct deposits through a bank payment system
• Issue statements and invoices and maintains related records
• Update payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.
• Keep track of hourly rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.
• Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and client management
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll

· Prepare and submit reports with payroll information for supervisors and clients

· Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed

· Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system or distribute paychecks

· Administer statements of payment to either electronically or on paper

Requirements

• Some familiarity with general accounting principles
• Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality
• Computer savvy with working knowledge of business related software
• Strong math and numerical skills
• Strong PC skills, including working knowledge of all MS Office applications
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, appropriate telephone etiquette and ability to build positive customer relationships
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving
• Some familiarity with EDD, EFTPS and payroll tax payments, schedules and deadlines considered a plus.
• Strong team player with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; BS/BA in accounting/business administration is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Desktop administration: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Solvang, CA 93463 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Solvang, CA 93463 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Solvang, CA 93463: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26