Payroll Specialist

Job Description & Responsibilities :

• Process payroll to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines in order to meet and maintain payroll schedule while maintaining and processing payroll for your assigned group of employees.
• Assist in all payroll functions to ensure we are adhering to People Care Center Model and SLA's are being met.
• Using the JIRA Ticketing System for your assigned group of employees ensure the highest quality answers and responses are given to our employees.
• Ensures internal controls are maintained as it relates to HR/payroll employee master records and employee time files, and that these controls are maintained and monitored on a continuing basis, whether internally-initiated or payroll vendor-initiated.
• Responsible for payroll processing at the appropriate time in accordance with the internal production schedule.
• Researches, investigates and reports all problems, corrections, and changes related to payroll, time and attendance and payroll general ledger modules to the Payroll Manager promptly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive, results orientated work environment, building partnerships and modeling teamwork, communicating to the team in an open, balanced and objective manner.

Skills & Qualifications :

• In-depth Knowledge of California Payroll Laws: Strong understanding of compliance regulations, including meal and rest break policies, wage and hour laws, and other pertinent state-specific requirements.
• Experience with Multi-State Payroll: Proven ability to manage payroll across multiple states effectively.
• Proficiency in ADP Systems: Familiarity with ADP Enterprise V6 and ADP E-Time V8 for timekeeping.
• Technical Skills: Competence in Microsoft Outlook and intermediate Excel skills, including the use of VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and other advanced functions.