Location: Fresno, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to $75,000 annually (DOE)
Position Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing and supporting accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations using ADP. This role handles day-to-day payroll activities, ensures compliance with payroll laws and company policies, and serves as a key point of contact for payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced working in ADP payroll systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Process full-cycle payroll using ADP for hourly and salaried employees
- Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
- Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and pay changes
- Review payroll registers and reports for accuracy prior to processing
- Process payroll tax filings and assist with payroll reconciliations
- Handle garnishments, benefits deductions, and direct deposit updates
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
- Support payroll-related reporting and documentation
- Assist with audits and year-end processes, including W-2 preparation
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
- 3–5+ years of payroll processing experience
- Must have hands-on experience processing payroll using ADP
- Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements
- Experience reviewing payroll reports and resolving discrepancies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience processing payroll for mid-size or multi-location organizations
- Experience with payroll audits or year-end reporting
- Multi-state payroll experience