Zūm

Payroll Specialist

Zūm

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Redwood CityCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $108,000 - $123,000 per year

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About the role

  • Process payroll for 1000 + hourly and salaried employees, including adjustments, Bonus, Reimbursement, corrections, retroactive pay and off cycle / manual checks.
  • Administer union payroll per CBA terms, including shift differentials, overtime, and union dues deductions.
  • Review payroll data for accuracy, ensuring proper calculations of wages, taxes, and deductions.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax filings and year-end activities (e.g., W-2s).
  • Perform regular payroll audits to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
  • Assist in preparing payroll reports and supporting documentation as needed.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide timely resolution.
  • Reconcile payroll registers to each pay period, Validate hours; resolve variances promptly
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other teams to ensure accurate employee data and payroll processing.
  • Perform pre and post-payroll audits each cycle to catch errors before disbursement.
  • Support internal/external audit engagements and SOX compliance; maintain payroll internal controls documentation.
  • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
  • Conduct periodic internal audits for compliance with FLSA, state wage laws, and CBA provisions.

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of payroll processing experience.
  • Working knowledge of payroll practices, compliance requirements, and multi-state payroll processing.
  • Experience with payroll systems such as ADP (Workforce Now or Lyric) and time & attendance systems.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data validation) for reconciliation and auditing.
  • Working knowledge of FLSA and IRS payroll tax regulations.
  • Familiarity with payroll reporting and account reconciliations.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar tools.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines.
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment is a plus.
  • Exposure to collective bargaining agreements is preferred.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience)
  • FPC/CPP designation is a plus.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Holidays
  • Wellness
  • Vacation
  • more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingpayroll auditsdata reconciliationmulti-state payroll processingpayroll reportingFLSA complianceIRS payroll tax regulationsadvanced Excelpivot tablesVLOOKUP
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillseffective communicationproblem-solving skillsability to manage deadlines
Certifications
FPCCPP