Payroll Technician

Yellowstone Landscape•Sacramento, CA

8d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Yellowstone Landscape is seeking an experienced Payroll Technician to join their team. This role requires a strong background in payroll, California employment law administration, time & attendance analysis, exceptional organizational skills, and a high level of professionalism. The technician will be responsible for accurately maintaining, monitoring, and processing all payroll-related documentation for weekly payroll processing for over 200 employees. This includes ensuring the accuracy of timecards, administering and entering absences, reviewing for missed meals, preparing and submitting certified payroll documentation, requesting manual and termination checks, researching and responding to payroll inquiries, maintaining payroll records and reports, and assisting with new hire orientations. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple tasks and working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Five (5) years of verifiable Payroll processing experience
Intermediate to advanced experience with UKG, ADP, Aspire or another well-known software
Strong understanding of Meal & Rest Breaks for California
Strong understanding of California and Federal leave laws
Strong understanding of State of California and Federal Wage & Hour Laws
Strong in math and analytical skills
Highly skilled in computer systems
Proven ability to consistently produce accurate and high-quality work
Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unplanned tasks
Strong work ethic, time-management skills, and a proactive approach
Strong attention to detail with outstanding organization and prioritization skills
Self-motivated and driven to meet goals and deadlines
Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Professional demeanor with a commitment to confidentiality
Demonstrate a solutions-oriented mindset
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Minimum typing speed of 50+ WPM
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with Certified Payroll a plus
Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Accurately maintain, monitor, and process all payroll related documentation for weekly payroll processing for 200+ employees.
Ensure accuracy of timecards.
Administer and enter absences.
Review timecards for missed meals.
Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.
Request manual and termination checks.
Research and respond to payroll inquiries.
Maintain payroll records and reports.
Assist with new hire orientations when needed.
Manage multiple tasks.
Work well in a fast-paced environment.
Support both internal and external reporting.