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Payroll Specialist

$40 - $50 per hour
Temporary

Addison Group

Payroll Specialist – Oakland, CA (5x onsite per week)

Hourly Pay Rate: $40 - $50/hr., depending on experience

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

 

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join the team to assist through a system implementation and beyond. This will be a contract opportunity to start with potential for the candidate to convert to full time employment.

 

Responsibilities

  • Handle payroll processing for roughly 400 employees across multiple California locations.
  • Process payroll for a combination of hourly and salaried employees with varying schedules, shift differentials, overtime calculations , and multi-location payroll complexities.
  • Research and stay current with California payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll compliance requirements.
  • Work cross-functionally with Accounting & Finance teams during system implementation and transition period.

 

Requirements

  • 3+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-site or high-volume environment.
  • Hands-on experience with UKG/Kronos or similar payroll/timekeeping systems strongly preferred.
  • Exposure to payroll implementations, system conversions, or ERP/accounting system transitions is highly preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex payroll processes accurately and efficiently.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

Vacancy posted 19 days ago
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