Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a large workforce in San Ramon, California. This position plays a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly, deductions are handled properly, and payroll records remain compliant with company policies and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience supporting end-to-end payroll processing.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge of company payroll processes and policiesHandles payroll tasks to support and resolve employee issuesUses payroll systems to review deductions, earnings, time, and transactionsProcesses full-cycle payroll (final checks, taxes, garnishments, voids, reversals)Reviews reports to ensure accuracy and timely employee paymentsIssues manual checks and confirms approvalsAdapts to workload changes and payroll deadlinesResponds to employee inquiries, resolving or escalating as neededExplains payroll processes to employees and partnersMaintains professionalism in issue resolutionCollaborates with teams to solve problems efficientlyCommunicates clearly, translating payroll details for employeesUses proper grammar across phone, email, and chatProvides clear, concise instructions (written and verbal)