Payroll Specialist
100% onsite in San Jose, CA – temporary assignment with potential for long-term opportunity.
About the role
We're partnering with a well-established organization seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team during a critical coverage period, with the possibility of transitioning into a longer-term role. This position is ideal for a payroll professional who is organized, adaptable, and eager to learn complex payroll processes in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Support payroll processing for approximately 300 employees.
- Review, validate, and enter employee timekeeping information into payroll systems.
- Maintain payroll records and ensure accuracy of employee payments.
- Utilize Excel to organize, audit, and reconcile payroll-related data.
- Assist with payroll reporting and troubleshooting payroll discrepancies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with payroll policies and procedures.
- Learn and navigate multiple payroll rules and pay structures.
- Provide support for both union and non-union employee populations.
Requirements
- 3+ years of payroll experience.
- Familiarity with payroll processing principles and payroll compliance.
- Experience with union payroll environments is a plus, but not required.
- Strong data entry and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to learn quickly, take detailed notes, and work independently.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Experience using Excel, including formulas; Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs are highly preferred.
- Exposure to ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll software is helpful, but candidates with strong payroll fundamentals are encouraged to apply.
About You
The ideal candidate will thrive in this role if you're detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable managing large volumes of payroll-related information. We're looking for someone who can adapt to established processes, ask thoughtful questions, and become a trusted member of the team quickly.
Benefits
- Immediate start available
- Stable, team-oriented environment
- Potential for long-term employment
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Opportunity to expand payroll expertise in a complex employee environment
Pay
$32–$36 per hour.