Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter - Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Sacramento, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will manage the full cycle payroll for both exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance in payroll processing. This role involves conducting semi-monthly payroll for approximately 2,000 employees and requires high-volume payroll experience. The position offers growth potential within a stable organization.

Responsibilities

• Review timesheets for accuracy
• Process separation checks
• Download and review tax withholding forms
• Research inquiries regarding payroll transactions
• Complete wage verification reports
• Enter payroll data to balance payroll to the GL
• Obtain timesheet approval for unapproved timesheets from prior pay periods
• Review pay statement account number changes
• Audit accrual adjustments
• Act as backup for payroll processing for all payroll cycles (salary and hourly semi-monthly payroll for approximately 2,000 employees)
• Respond to email inquiries
• Answer phones
• Perform other data entry assignments as needed

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in full cycle payroll
• Experience with high volume payroll (minimum of 800 employees)
• Proficiency in payroll processing and software (UKG or Kronos)
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and vlookups

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a non-profit organization is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (Workforce Ready)

Benefits

• Growth potential
• Stable work environment