Payroll Specialist

HumanGood • Duarte, CA

20d • $28 - $31 • Remote

About The Position

The Home Office Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for maintaining a positive company image by providing payroll support for the organization. In this role, you will process biweekly payrolls and manual check requests in a timely and accurate manner, as well as complete required third-party reporting and other payroll related tasks. The Payroll Specialist will take ownership of problem resolution as one of the main customer service contacts for the payroll function. This position will assist in the auditing and analyzing of HR and Payroll data including time and attendance data. You will also be responsible for data file transmissions and validations, HRIS workflow approvals, and Leave of Absence (LOA) monitoring. In addition, this role will play an active role in HRIS initiatives, including system implementations, enhancements, testing, and ongoing optimization. The Payroll Specialist will participate in larger, cross-functional projects, partnering with HR, Benefits, and external vendors to support system integrations, process improvements, and operational efficiencies. As business needs evolve, responsibilities may expand to include broader HRIS and benefits-related project support. This position is almost fully remote, with occasional visits to the office for team meetings. Candidates must reside in the areas where we operate: California, Washington, or Nevada. Pay range $28-31/hr depending on experience and location Monitors the HRIS workflows and work order/help desk system for payroll transactions; processes transaction requests timely and accurately. Researches matters thoroughly and determines resolutions to inquiries leveraging the HRIS systems and company policies and procedures. Performs routine audits of the HRIS systems and information, including but not limited to time and attendance data. Distributes accurate and relevant reports on a biweekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis as needed by staff, management and Home Office personnel utilizing HRIS and/or third party systems. Provides accurate and timely data entry of payroll and human resource information in the HRIS and/or third party systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of payroll and customer service experience in a company with 1000+ employees.
• Intermediate knowledge of various computer applications such as an HRIS system (e.g. UKG), and the entire Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Basic understanding of Human Resource related laws and regulations, particularly Wage and Hour Law

Responsibilities

• Monitors the HRIS workflows and work order/help desk system for payroll transactions; processes transaction requests timely and accurately.
• Researches matters thoroughly and determines resolutions to inquiries leveraging the HRIS systems and company policies and procedures.
• Performs routine audits of the HRIS systems and information, including but not limited to time and attendance data.
• Distributes accurate and relevant reports on a biweekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis as needed by staff, management and Home Office personnel utilizing HRIS and/or third party systems.
• Provides accurate and timely data entry of payroll and human resource information in the HRIS and/or third party systems.

Benefits

• 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1 st of the month following your start date
• $25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program
• Find additional benefits at www.HGcareers.org

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees