Payroll Specialist

Robert Half - Modesto, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Modesto, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our client in the Modesto market is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a potential contract to hire basis. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate payroll information and ensuring timely processing of payroll for employees. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing weekly payroll, preparing checks and direct deposit stubs, and distributing payroll checks to various department heads. Additionally, the specialist will prepare EDD forms and compile payroll data, including garnishments, vacation time, insurance deductions, and all other required withholdings. The position also involves producing and processing weekly Certified Payroll Reports and DIR electronic reporting. A strong knowledge of different labor compliance programs, such as LCP Tracker and the Department of Industrial Relations, is essential. The Payroll Specialist must have a thorough understanding of all paperwork requirements and office procedures related to payroll operations. Other responsibilities include creating, uploading, and posting hourly and monthly equipment usage files in Vista, as well as setting up jobs and phases in Kronos and the prevailing wage jobs in Vista. Attendance is considered an essential function of this position, and the Payroll Specialist may also be assigned special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains employee payroll information.
• Processes weekly payroll and prepares checks and direct deposit stubs.
• Distributes payroll checks to the various department heads for distribution.
• Prepares EDD forms.
• Compiles payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, insurance deductions, and all other required withholdings.
• Produces and processes weekly Certified Payroll Reports and DIR electronic reporting.
• Knowledge of different labor compliance programs such as LCP Tracker and Department of Industrial Relations.
• Has thorough knowledge of all paperwork requirements and office procedures relative to payroll operations.
• Creates, uploads, and posts the hourly and monthly equipment usage files in Vista.
• Sets up jobs and phases in Kronos and the prevailing wage jobs in Vista.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of Payroll experience is required.
• Certified payroll and prevailing wage experience is needed.
• Experience in Vista is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan