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Lead Payroll Specialist

Capital Staffing
locationFair Oaks, CA 95628, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a Paylocity Payroll rockstar??

  • Location: Fair Oaks, CA
  • Schedule: M-F 8:30am to 5pm
  • Pay: $70k-$85k
  • Term: DIRECT HIRE

Please submit your resume today for immediate consideration!

KEY RESPONSBILITIES: Take full ownership of department duties, including responding promptly to all calls and research requests. Accurately reconcile labor hours to ensure timely and correct payroll submission. Analyze payroll and operational reports (e.g., Paylocity) for accuracy and reasonableness. Communicate effectively with team members, management and other departments. Proactively identify issues and implement solutions with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Payroll Operations & Oversight

· Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state or multi-locations environments

· Review and approve payroll runs prepared by payroll team members

· Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, special pay, deductions and benefits

· Audit payroll reports and reconcile discrepancies before submitting final payroll

Leadership & Support

· Provide guidance, training and day-to-day direction to payroll specialists

· Assign tasks, monitor workload and maintain payroll processing schedules

· Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex payroll questions and issues

Compliance & Reporting

· Ensure payroll processes comply with federal, state and local regulations (FLSA, tax laws, wage garnishments)

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and communicate changes to the team

· Support annual and quarterly tax filings and coordinate W-2/1099 processing

· Prepare and analyze payroll reports for management and auditors

Systems & Process Improvement

· Administer payroll/HRIS systems (e.g., Paylocity)

· Lead payroll system upgrades, testing and process enhancements

· Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and internal controls

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with HR, Benefits and Finance on compensation changes, benefit deductions and accounting reconciliations

· Support budgeting and financial reporting related to payroll expenses

· Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

· 4+ years of payroll experience, including at least 1-2 years in a senior or lead role

· Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws and wage and hour rules

· Proficiency with payroll software and HRIS platforms

· Exceptional analytical, leadership and communication skills

· High attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentiality

· Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Self-motivated and able to take initiative in completing tasks

Preferred Skills

· Experience with multi-state or union payroll

· CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC certification

· Experience leading system implementations or integrations

· Experience with payroll systems and labor reconciliation

About Capital Staffing Inc:

Established in 2011, Capital Staffing, Inc is a full service SBE staffing firm, committed to providing a high level of support to all of our employees. We appreciate your choice in partnering with us for your future employment!

Capital Staffing, Inc employs a wide range of highly skilled administrative/customer service, accounting/finance, industrial, healthcare, scientific, manufacturing and IT professionals across various industries.

Capital Staffing, Inc provides contract, contract to hire, and direct placement recruiting services.

We are proud to serve you and our local community!

www.capitalstaffing.com

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