Payroll Specialist

Burnett Therapeutic Services (BTS) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to take ownership of payroll administration, compliance, employee records, and HR operational support. The ideal candidate will ensure payroll processes are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable federal and state requirements, especially California payroll and wage regulations. The successful candidate will manage payroll workflows, verify employee timekeeping information, handle final paycheck processing, support HR operations, and coordinate with HR Assistants to ensure smooth completion of payroll and employee-related tasks. This role requires strong organizational skills, payroll expertise, and the ability to manage high-volume responsibilities with accuracy. Key Responsibilities: Manage the complete payroll process to ensure accurate and timely payroll completion. Review payroll and timekeeping records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Verify employee hours, pay rates, overtime, bonuses, reimbursements, deductions, sick time, and PTO entries. Maintain employee payroll information and oversee payroll setup for new hires using ADP. Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues. Maintain payroll documentation and support audits, reconciliations, and compliance reviews. Handle final paycheck calculations for resignations, terminations, and employee separations. Coordinate with HR and management to ensure timely processing of employee offboarding requirements. Oversee HR Assistant workflows by assigning tasks, reviewing completed work, and ensuring deadlines are met. Support employee records management, benefits coordination, leave tracking, and HR documentation. Prepare payroll and HR reports, trackers, calendars, and process improvement documentation. Requirements: Minimum 3 years of payroll, HR/payroll, or related experience. Direct hands-on payroll processing experience is required. Experience supporting California employees and knowledge of California payroll and wage-and-hour requirements is preferred. Experience handling final paychecks, employee separations, and payroll compliance. Working knowledge of overtime, timekeeping, payroll deductions, paid leave, reimbursements, and payroll records. Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems is required. Experience coordinating HR or payroll support staff is preferred. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage deadlines and identify payroll issues before processing. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel, including reports and payroll trackers. High level of confidentiality, accuracy, accountability, and professionalism. Experience with NPA and EASE is preferred. Strong knowledge of: Payroll administration, compliance, and employee compensation processes. HR operations, employee records, and workforce documentation. Payroll reporting, audits, and process improvement procedures. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees. 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees. Paid holidays after one year of employment. Accrued sick time. Mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities. Aflac supplemental insurance options for eligible employees. Employee Assistance Program and employee discount programs. Access to tuition discounts and scholarship opportunities with partner universities. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr