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Motion Recruitment Partners Sr. Payroll Specialist in Oakland, California
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Oakland, California
Hybrid
Contract
$33.79/hr - $38/hr
Exciting new contract to hire position with an established firm. You will need to be local to Oakland, CA, and work onsite at the office once a week as needed.
This position is responsible for all payroll processing services including administration of the client’s
payroll and associated customer service. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to federal, state and local legal requirements, client payroll policies and the collective bargaining agreements. Is also responsible for Kronos timekeeping, General Ledger Payroll accounts analysis and other payroll functions.
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Required Skills & Experience
Knowledge federal, state and local laws and payroll / tax regulations.Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, payroll policies & procedures, and the client’s accounting structure.Organizational/time management and prioritization skills. Ability to work independently.Working knowledge of Oracle HRMS and Kronos systems.Analytical and problem-solving skills.MS Excel - must have experience working heavily in MS Excel including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups
Union experience
CA Labor Law experience
Experience processing payroll for an enterprise level company
Experience working in ADP, Kronos, SAP, Peoplesoft or similar software
Team player - this is not an individual contributor type role
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, but candidates with proven experience will not be excluded from considerationA minimum of 2 years related experience
What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities
Responsible for transmitting the two Health Equity files: Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Equity Savings
Analyze all payroll bank accounts and resolve variances
Review monthly bank statement for outstanding check; send appropriate letter to current and former employees and collaborate with Accounting on escheating the checks to the State
Balance payroll on a bi-weekly basis
Balance and transmit files to third party vendors
Perform back up responsibilities to the payroll analyst and payroll specialist positions
Perform duties mentioned in the Payroll Specialist position
Performs bi-weekly payroll for management and hourly staff, including a cost analysis and balancing of pay funding for each payroll reported to finance.
Performs system data maintenance and control, including the calculation of and update to system earnings, tax and deduction tables as interpreted from legal mandates
Performs compliance functions within generally accepted guidelines for accounting standards and audit control; works with internal and external auditors on regular reviews of process and controls to ensure full compliance
Responds to inquiries, resolves pay issues and answers employee and management questions
Provides regular and ongoing support to Kronos users
Overall responsibility for Kronos timekeeping database with regard to new hires, badge changes and terminations
Responsible for processing garnishments and mailing said payments bi-weekly
Responsible for monthly reporting of union dues, completing and payment of said dues and fees
Assisting with year-end reporting, W2 statements
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Posted by: Valerie Harrison
Specialization: Accounting / Finance Professional
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