Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist (Bilingual Spanish Required)

Location: Berkeley, CA (Onsite)

Pay: $32 - $37/hr

Job Type: Temporary

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Berkeley, CA. This is an onsite temporary opportunity supporting payroll operations for a growing organization. The ideal candidate will have experience processing full-cycle payroll, ensuring payroll accuracy, and maintaining compliance with California labor laws.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on time
• Review and audit employee time records
• Calculate overtime, PTO, bonuses, deductions, and tax withholdings
• Maintain payroll records and generate payroll reports
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure payroll compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and California payroll regulations

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll experience
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll
• Experience with Paycor or similar payroll software preferred
• Strong understanding of California wage and hour laws
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting

Additional Information:

• Onsite position in Berkeley, CA
• Temporary assignment
• Reports directly to the HR Manager
• Pay rate: $32-$37/hr DOE

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