Payroll Specialist

Atoms • San Francisco, CA

9h • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Atoms is seeking a Payroll Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring pay is processed on time and in compliance with government regulations. This position will support execution on various Payroll initiatives and will report to the Payroll Manager. This position is onsite at our San Francisco depot from Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about accuracy. As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, supporting compliance, and helping improve payroll processes across the organization. In this role, you'll take full ownership of your lane, treat payroll accuracy as a core part of the employee experience, and bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to our growing team.

Requirements

• Associate degree or bachelor degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience.
• California payroll experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including the preparation, balancing, internal control and payroll tax.
• Fluency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides).
• The ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships in a team environment.
• Integrity and maintaining the confidential nature of information by protecting the privacy of our employees and their records.
• Strong analytical tendencies and proven experience solving problems with data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the payroll processing for California employees in accordance with the required deadline.
• Process off cycle payments for prior period adjustments, terminations, and supplemental payments as required.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with various teams and markets to obtain the information needed to process payroll.
• Investigate and resolve unusual activity.
• Provide employee customer service for payroll check and timesheet-related questions.
• Update and maintain employee benefit deductions, retirement changes, garnishments and miscellaneous changes.
• Audit payroll entries and timesheet entries for accuracy.
• Assist with year-end processing, including preparation and distribution of Form W-2.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Pet insurance discount.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree