Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist for our client, a leading company in the manufacturing industry located in the greater Sacramento area. This role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate and timely in-house payroll processing for over 300 employees, maintaining compliance with regulations, and payroll-related functions across the organization.

Pay range: $30.00–$35.00 per hour (DOE) | Direct Hire | Onsite in Sacramento

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll transactions, including salaries, wages, benefits, deductions, and reimbursements.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

• Maintain payroll records and generate reports for audits and management.

• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries, ensuring accuracy and prompt resolution.

• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to support payroll functions and improve processes.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of in-house full-cycle payroll experience, preferably in manufacturing industry.

• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, certified payroll, prevailing wage, tax laws, and compliance requirements.

• Experience with payroll systems (Kronos preferred) and Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.