Payroll Specialist

$48,110 - $53,165/Yr

Save Mart Supermarkets - Modesto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Modesto, CA

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at The Save Mart Companies is responsible for supporting the weekly processing of company-wide payroll and managing specialized payroll functions. This role involves handling garnishments, child support processing, Trust Fund reporting, payroll tax deposits, and various payroll-related inquiries. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with payroll systems and may assist in directing Payroll Clerks, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Process wage garnishments and child support orders as assigned.
• Administer payroll for Trust Funds, including reporting eligibility and submitting monthly reports.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from external agencies regarding hours and wages.
• Calculate and maintain all time off categories for employees.
• Update employee information in the payroll system, including deductions and withholdings.
• Perform audits and collaborate with managers to ensure compliance with the Time and Attendance system.
• Enter data into the payroll system, compute wages and deductions, and post to payroll records.
• Process final checks, ensuring all key elements are secured and accurately calculated.
• Coordinate tax notices/issues with tax filing services and agencies to resolve tax-related issues.
• Calculate and file bi-weekly Federal and State payroll taxes, sending reports to Accounting and Cash Management departments.

Requirements

• Knowledge of garnishment and child support processing.
• Experience in a unionized payroll environment and Trust Fund reporting.
• Understanding of tax deposit requirements and payroll calculations.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and basic skills in Microsoft Word.
• Proficient 10-key typing skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid mathematical skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with payroll systems and software.
• Familiarity with California labor laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities
• Employee Association discounts and support services