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Our client in Sacramento is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a temporary-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and experience processing payroll in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and responding to employee payroll-related inquiries.
Job Responsibility
Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for employees
Review and verify timekeeping records, payroll changes, deductions, and adjustments
Maintain employee payroll data and ensure records are current and accurate
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Handle garnishments, benefits deductions, tax withholdings, and other payroll-related items
Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll procedures
Support payroll reporting, audits, and other related accounting or HR functions as needed
Requirements
2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a high-volume environment
Strong understanding of payroll laws, taxes, wage and hour compliance, and payroll best practices
Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar platforms is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other payroll-related software
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Healthcare industry experience is a plus
Nice to have
Healthcare industry experience
What we offer
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan