Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist need (Contract to hire) for well-established California bank that has been in operation for over 100 years This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: James Moon Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $35 - $42 per hour A bit about us: We are a mid-sized financial services institution. Why join us? Hybrid job Opportunity for advancement and growth Potential for contract-hire Job Details Job Details: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in the Mortgage industry. This role will offer the opportunity to utilize your expertise in payroll and human resource information systems (HRIS) to drive our business forward. You will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our payroll processes while also providing valuable consulting services to our clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment with a team of dedicated professionals. Responsibilities: As a Payroll Specialist, your primary responsibilities will include: 1. Managing the complete payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. 2. Utilizing HRIS to maintain payroll records and documentation accurately. 3. Providing expert service to our employees. 4. Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. 5. Coordinating with the HR team to integrate payroll data with other HR functions such as benefits and compensation. 6. Identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies in payroll records. 7. Collaborating with IT staff to install, troubleshoot, and upgrade payroll software systems. 8. Assisting in the development and implementation of payroll procedures and policies. 9. Conducting regular audits on payroll procedures and records. 10. Preparing reports for management, finance department, and others as needed. Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the Payroll Specialist position will have the following qualifications: 1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing and administration. 2. Proficiency in HRIS and payroll software systems. 3. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws. 4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. 5. Strong consulting and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate complex payroll concepts to clients clearly and effectively. 6. Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 7. A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, human resources, or a related field. Join our team and bring your expertise to our dynamic, growing company. Leverage your skills to make a significant impact on our operations and contribute to our continued success in the mortgage industry. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" 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