Senior Payroll Specialist

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November 9

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $74.4k - $111.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧾 Payroll

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SWBC

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Finance • Insurance • Real Estate

SWBC is a diversified financial services company offering a wide array of products and services to individuals, businesses, and financial institutions. Products include various types of insurance, such as life, property, and vehicle insurance, as well as commercial insurance solutions. The company also provides extensive investment services, wealth management, and retirement planning. Additionally, SWBC offers lending services, including mortgage loans, and operates within the real estate sector providing commercial property development and insurance solutions. They emphasize client-first strategies and have initiatives for employee benefits and outsourced HR services.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1976

💸 Finance

🏠 Real Estate

📋 Description

• Maintains payroll-related accounts and processes multi-state payroll. • Responsible for reconciliation and accuracy of payroll system. • Prepares forms, enters data into payroll system, computes wages and deductions, and posts to payroll records. • Initiates direct deposits when necessary. • Interacts with clients as a first escalation contact regarding payroll questions and problem resolution. • Acts as a first level approver for all payroll transactions. • Aides team members with labor issues, tax withholding, deductions, documentation, etc. • Verifies accuracy of information, checking for possible law violations i.e. FLSA, etc. • Collects and ensures new hire paperwork and appropriate documents are processed accurately in the payroll and timekeeping systems. • Maintains W-4 and I-9 documents for all client new hires and processes E-Verify. • Inputs garnishments i.e. child support, tax levies, student loans, creditor garnishments, bankruptcy orders, etc. • Answers inquiries from state and federal agencies such as the Texas Attorney General and the IRS. • Inputs new hires and terminations with child support withholding orders into the Texas Office of Attorney General system as well as other reporting agencies. • Audits payment of bonuses for employees that have child support arrearage. • Maintains knowledge of government contract requirements i.e. Davis Bacon Act and McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act, including certified payroll reporting, wage decisions, fringe benefits, and job classifications and assists clients with compliance. • Assists clients with set up of Wrap Up Programs including ROCIP, OCIP, and CCIP reporting requirements. • Maintains client contact information and list of standard client requested reports. • Performs all other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong understanding of California employment laws and payroll practices, including compliance with state-specific regulations and labor standards. • High school diploma or equivalent. • Advanced degree a plus. • Minimum of seven (7) years of prior payroll experience required. • Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred. • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred. • Bilingual preferred. • Advanced working knowledge of processing job costed and certified payrolls. • Knowledge of time clock and payroll systems such as Prism HR, Kronos or similar system. • Able to process multiple payrolls for numerous clients with various payroll schedules. • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. • Strong interpersonal and organization skills. • Able to multi-task and adapt to change in the workplace. • Advanced working knowledge of personal computers and payroll database systems. • Strong working knowledge of handling routine payroll tasks and effectively communicating the results.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive overall compensation package • Work/Life balance • Employee engagement activities and recognition awards • Years of Service awards • Career enhancement and growth opportunities • Emerging Professionals and Mentor Program • Continuing education and career certifications • Variety of healthcare coverage options • Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans • Lucrative Wellness Program