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This position is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely processing of payroll. The Payroll Specialist will ensure pay data integrity, perform administrative tasks, and provide comprehensive solutions for payroll-related inquiries.

This is a fully remote position

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assist in overseeing acquisition payroll setups for Pye-Barker Fire & Safety and other cross-company groups.

• Assist new acquisitions with their initial payrolls before transitioning them to a Payroll Administrator.

• Accurately calculate payable hours.

• Enter or upload payroll data, including adjustments, incentives, additional hours, commissions, bonuses, and expense reimbursements.

• Review electronic timesheets for management authorization and missed time clock punches.

• Ensure the accuracy of direct deposits, benefit withholdings, payroll deductions, and paid leave/PTO reporting.

• Maintain accurate payroll information and records.

• Ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.

• Generate payroll reports as needed and distribute payroll registers.

• Prepare manual check calculations.

• Provide fringe benefit data for certified payrolls.

• Process ACH payments, voids, stop payments, and reversals.

• Collaborate with cross-company Payroll Administrators as needed to ensure accurate and timely acquisition payroll setups.

• Provide training and backup support for weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing across multiple sites.

• Provide backup for verbal and written employment verifications.

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management.

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll-related matters and monitor payroll emails.

Education/Qualification:  

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience with a large employee base (1,000+).

• Experience with local tax and California payroll processing preferred.

• Prevailing Wage Certified payroll exp preferred

• Experience or working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.

• CPP, FPC, PCP, FCP, or SHRM certification is a plus.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $25/hr-$28/hr (Depending on Experience)

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay

• Medical, dental, vision

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short-term disability

• 401K with employer match

• Paid vacation and company holidays

• Training and Career Development

• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer