Payroll Specialist (Hybrid Remote Schedule)

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Since 1950, Clark Pest Control has made the lives of people throughout California and northwestern Nevada pest-free, worry-free and just plain better.

We maintain excellence in everything we do, from our first point of contact with our customers, through their customized pest control and lawn care treatments, and then into a watchful continuing care program.

We'd love to welcome you to our team. We reward our employees with superior benefits and compensation, and provide extensive ongoing training to provide you with the skills to succeed. We believe it's important to invest in your career!

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Payroll Specialist I

We are seeking an energetic and customer-focused Payroll Specialist I to support our teams in the field. The Pest Control industry is not exactly what it may seem. Pest Control is more of a maintenance program to ensure that our customers don't suffer from reoccurring pest activity. Like electricians or HVAC technicians, our ultimate goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of the customers that we serve.

This position is hybrid, requiring the candidate to report to our Corporate Office in Lodi, twice per week.

What You'll Do

(E) Payroll Processing and Controls:

• Process semi-monthly payroll for assigned branches or employee groups in accordance with established procedures and deadlines.
• Audit timekeeping records and payroll inputs for accuracy, completeness, and required approvals using Time & Attendance, Payroll, and ticketing systems.
• Import and export payroll data between business management systems and HRM/payroll systems.
• Reconcile payroll data and identify discrepancies prior to pay issuance, escalating non-routine issues as needed.

(E) Employee Pay Administration:

• Process employee advances, paybacks, and standard payroll adjustments.
• Update and maintain employee payroll records across all systems, including address changes, tax elections, pay rates, and deductions.
• Process manual checks for terminations, PTO buybacks, and other miscellaneous pay items.
• Ensure final pay calculations follow established wage and hour guidelines and internal policies.

(E) Timekeeping and Leave Administration:

• Review and process timekeeping data to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Process employee time-off requests including PTO, bereavement, jury duty, and other leave types.
• Partner with managers and employees to resolve routine timekeeping or leave discrepancies.

(E) Prevailing Wage and Specialized Payroll:

• Generate prevailing wage timesheets for designated projects using established procedures.
• Process prevailing wage payroll accurately and timely under guidance.
• Maintain required prevailing wage documentation and records.

(E) Compliance and Garnishments:

• Apply wage garnishments and deductions in accordance with instructions and applicable regulations.
• Follow established compliance procedures related to payroll transactions.
• Maintain accurate records supporting payroll compliance and audits.

(E) Employee Support and Customer Service:

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries related to pay statements, direct deposit, W-2s, W-4s, and payroll timing.
• Provide accurate, professional, and timely customer service while maintaining confidentiality.
• Escalate complex or sensitive payroll issues appropriately.

(E) Reporting, Systems and Continuous Improvement:

• Run standard payroll and HRM system reports as requested.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with payroll SOPs.
• Participate in payroll process improvements, system testing, and other related duties as assigned.

What's In It For You?

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Pet Insurance
• Employees earn between $25 - $29 per hour!

Qualifications

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 to 2 years of payroll or related administrative experience preferred

What's Required

• Excellent customer service skills and able to use good judgment in decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills such as conflict resolution and active listening skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak clearly and efficiently in English, draft accurate and professional written communications, and check for spelling and grammatical errors.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of payroll principles and standard payroll practices
• Basic understanding of wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and garnishments
• Understanding of employee tax withholding forms and payroll deductions
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Coachability, confident humility, and the eagerness to grow in one's area of expertise.
• Ability to build effective relationships, trust, and credibility at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple inputs, projects and demands concurrently with quality and timely delivery.
• An openness to pivot as business priorities evolve, committing to a plan while remaining flexible and open to change as needed.

Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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