Payroll Specialist

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

Brio Clinical - Ontario, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Ontario, CA

About the position

The Payroll Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the Human Resource department by managing payroll functions. This position requires a strong attention to detail, proficiency in payroll systems, and a commitment to confidentiality. The Payroll Specialist will work in-person at the Ontario, California office and is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists with payroll functions including preparing timecards for processing, answering employee payroll-related inquiries, fixing timecard errors, and distributing checks.
• Follows up with department manager to resolve employee timecard issues.
• Ensures employee timecard hours are accurately recorded in ADP and ready for HR Manager to process payroll.
• Addresses payroll inquiries and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner consistent with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assists with audits and provides payroll data and reports as required.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, employment laws, and data privacy regulations.
• Keeps up to date with changes in payroll laws and regulations.
• Provides training to current and new employees on timecard requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains high level of customer service at laboratory and client locations.
• Must take all assigned Human Resources trainings and classes.
• Responsible for attending all department and staff meetings.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage & hour laws.
• Proficient with, or has the ability to quickly learn ADP payroll software, Microsoft Excel, and similar computer applications.
• Associate degree in related field, preferred.
• Prior experience in related field, required.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing, preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with multi-state payroll processing, preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance