Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable Payroll Specialist to join a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing organization in Concord, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can oversee weekly payroll with precision while also supporting core human resources activities. The position plays an important role in maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating benefit and leave administration, and helping the HR team stay aligned with compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and adjustments are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Verify payroll data by reviewing hours, taxes, benefit withholdings, retirement contributions, and other earnings or deduction entries before each pay cycle is finalized.
• Prepare and submit required payroll tax payments and related filings, and administer wage garnishments and other mandatory deductions.
• Investigate payroll issues, respond to employee questions, and resolve discrepancies through careful research and documentation.
• Maintain secure payroll files and support reporting and reconciliation activities to help ensure clean and accurate records.
• Assist with benefits administration by reconciling insurance invoices, updating enrollment information, and coordinating with carriers when issues arise.
• Track leave activity and maintain organized documentation for absences and employee support matters tied to payroll and benefits.
• Support human resources operations by preparing employment documentation, coordinating interviews, assisting with onboarding, and maintaining personnel records.
• Monitor employment eligibility documentation, help conduct periodic audits, and contribute to HR compliance efforts while protecting confidential employee information.• At least 2 years of experience in payroll administration, including full-cycle payroll processing.
• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, payroll taxes, employee deductions, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now and strong overall payroll systems proficiency.
• Background supporting benefits administration, employee records, onboarding, or other HR-related processes is preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of accuracy in all work.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a busy work environment.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills along with clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an HR team.