Payroll & HR Specialist

United Flow Technologies•Sacramento, CA

8d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

UFT is an established market leader in technical distribution and engineered solutions serving the municipal and industrial water and wastewater sectorsâindustries fundamental to public health, environmental stewardship, and economic resilience. Supported by a recent strategic investment from Berkshire Partners, a highly regarded longâterm investor, UFT is executing a disciplined growth strategy built on operational excellence, strong customer and manufacturer partnerships, and a proven management approach. This is an opportunity to join a wellâcapitalized, institutionally backed organization with clear strategic direction, where senior leaders can make a measurable impact while building enduring value in a business that supports essential infrastructure nationwide. Tesco, a UFT company, is seeking a Payroll & HR Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team in Sacramento, California. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employee groups, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position maintains comprehensive payroll records, provides employee support, and collaborates closely with both HR and Finance departments to uphold data integrity and facilitate seamless payroll operations. Additionally, the role assists with onboarding processes and coordinates benefits administration for TESCO employees in California and across other states.

Requirements

3â5+ years of payroll processing experience.
Experience with multistate payroll requirements.
Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholding, and wage laws.
Proficiency with HRIS/Payroll systems (Paylocity experience preferred).
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Knowledge of benefits administration and HR processes.
Ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Payroll certification Preferred (e.g., CPP or FPC).

Responsibilities

Process full cycle payroll for hourly, salaried, and multistate employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Review and validate timecards, overtime, deductions, commissions, and adjustments.
Monitor and reconcile approved time off, leave balances, and vacation accruals.
Ensure proper setup and maintenance of employee records including new hires, terminations, rate changes, and garnishments.
Run pre-payroll and post- payroll audits and reports to ensure data accuracy.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and updates (e.g., wage/hour, tax changes).
Ensure payroll records are maintained per regulatory and internal record retention requirements.
Prepare and support audits (internal and external) as needed.
Utilize HRIS/Payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity or similar) to enter, update, and report payroll data.
Generate recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for HR, Finance, and leadership.
Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing timely and accurate resolutions.
Support onboarding by ensuring new hires are set up properly in payroll systems.
Collaborate with the HR team members on benefits, onboarding, data accuracy and all other day-to-day requests.