Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Full Steam Staffing is Now Hiring a Payroll Specialist in Madera, CA. Apply Today!

Payroll Specialist

Location: Madera, CA

Pay Rate: $27.00 / hour

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Madera, CA. In this role, you will manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain accurate employee records, and ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong problem-solving and mathematical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for all non-exempt and exempt staff.
• Review timecards, paid time off (PTO), and Paid Sick Leave (PSL) requests for precision and compliance.
• Prepare, audit, and distribute direct deposits and physical checks.
• Calculate standard withholdings, garnishments, tax deductions, and wage adjustments.
• Serve as the main point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain confidential payroll files, tax records, and system databases.
• Generate payroll reports for management and support auditing processes as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dedicated payroll processing experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of California labor laws, wage/hour regulations, and tax compliance.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.G., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Exceptional numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of handling sensitive data confidentially.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing s Fair Chance Act webpage.