Payroll Specialist

$83,200 - $104,000/Yr

ManpowerGroup - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist position at Jefferson Wells is a 6-month contract role based in San Francisco, CA, requiring onsite presence two days a week. The role focuses on ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in multi-state payroll and strong Excel skills, preferably within a professional services or law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Process regular and off-cycle payroll for employees accurately and timely.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports.
• Assist with payroll-related inquiries from employees and management.
• Track and calculate payments for Leave of Absence, applying relevant policies.
• Manage employee benefit deductions, retirement plans, and non-cash benefits.
• Apply IRS rules on non-cash benefits and complex tax scenarios.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Proficient in Payroll systems, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office (with strong Excel capabilities).
• FPC or CPP certifications a plus.
• Highly detail oriented, determined, collaborative, and organized in work with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a professional services firm or law firm.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance