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Payroll Specialist

$32 - $35 per hour

Pacific ExecSearch

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support our Sacramento-based client, a nationally growing organization offering a fast-paced environment and strong opportunities for long-term career growth. This role is ideal for a seasoned payroll professional who thrives in high-volume processing and brings strong technical accuracy and consistency to every payroll cycle. The Payroll Specialist will oversee accurate and timely bi-monthly payroll processing for approximately 500 employees. This position requires hands-on experience managing payroll for 300+ employees, along with proficiency in Paylocity, Paycom, or similar systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and confident working in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Our client offers a supportive workplace with a strong focus on wellness, collaboration, and long-term stability. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, solid benefits, and a positive culture rooted in diversity and environmentally conscious practices-an excellent environment for individuals seeking growth in a values-aligned, people-focused organization.

  • $32-$35 per hour DOE
  • Contact to Hire
  • 100% onsite in Sacramento, Mon-Fri 8-5
Key Responsibilities
  • Process bi-monthly payroll for 500 employees with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manage full-cycle payroll for 300+ employees at minimum.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and multi-state payroll regulations.
  • Maintain and audit employee payroll records and documentation.
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to support reporting and data integrity.
  • Utilize payroll platform for payroll processing and updates.
Qualifications
  • Minimum five years of payroll experience required.
  • Experience processing payroll for 300+ employees is required; high-volume experience preferred.
  • Multi-state payroll experience strongly desired.
  • Proficiency with Paylocity, Paycom, or comparable systems.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work 100% onsite in Sacramento, Monday-Friday.
Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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