Payroll Specialist – Direct Hire – Hybrid (3 days a week remote)

We are recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join a local non-profit organization that provides essential services for children and families in the Sacramento area. This role reports to a collaborative and supportive leadership team and has a hybrid work schedule (3 days a week remote). The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll within Paycor. This is a great position for someone who enjoys owning the payroll cycle from start to finish and wants the opportunity to cross train within accounting. Pay: $28.00/hr.-$32.00/hr. DOE.

The ideal candidate has processed payroll for at least 50 employees, has excellent attention to detail and is highly responsible.

Recruiter contact: Becca Brock | 916-925-2300 | becca@pacificstaffing.com

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll timely and accurately
• Reviews all time & attendance entries to ensure that all hours have been properly and accurately recorded in addition to overtime and payroll exceptions, if applicable, have been approved
• At the time of Payroll Processing - Review the Payroll Register validating that the changes manually input is correctly reflected in the paycheck
• Respond to unemployment claims and benefit audits
• Responsible for the termination process including but not limited to, preparing manual checks
• Assist with audits to ensure compliance with Federal & State Laws and Regulations
• Research and help resolve issues related to payroll
• Prepare payroll reports for accounting staff and HR as needed
• Data entry and coordination of payroll data such as garnishments, paid time off, benefit deductions, and all other required withholdings.
• Promptly responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolves any questions and concerns that arise.
• Complete employment verifications
• Maintains the electronic files for employees, on the company’s shared drive
• Assist with special projects in Payroll
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualification:

• High School Diploma, equivalent or two-year degree plus minimum
• 3-5 years of payroll experience or equivalent combinations of training and experience
• Expanded knowledge of State and Federal employment laws and Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and possess excellent time management and
• organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software applications, internet
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Problem-solving ability and proven accuracy with detailed information.
• Reliability, dependability, and flexibility.