Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team in San Francisco as a Payroll Specialist! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for 500+ employees. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced fintech environment. If you excel in compliance, data integrity, and employee relations, apply today to become the backbone of our payroll operations.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 500+ employees including hourly, salaried, and commission-based compensation
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (CA, NY, TX) and FLSA requirements
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit deductions with 100% accuracy
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly/annual tax filings (Form 941, 940, state returns)
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies within SLA timelines
- Collaborate with HRIS team to maintain accurate employee records and system integrations
- Prepare payroll reports for internal audits and executive leadership
- Train managers on payroll processes and timekeeping procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or HR with 3+ years payroll processing experience
- Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS systems
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
- Expert knowledge of CA labor laws and multi-state payroll compliance
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data validation
- Proven track record of error-free payroll processing with audit-ready documentation
- Strong analytical skills for identifying process improvement opportunities
- Exceptional communication abilities for cross-departmental collaboration