Payroll Specialist

Tutor Me Education • Full-time • Remote (Remote from California, United States) • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Tutor Me Education is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for employees in the U.S. and California, ensuring compliance with payroll laws and regulations. The role is fully remote and requires a strong background in ADP payroll software and advanced skills in Google Sheets and Excel.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, preparing payroll taxes, generating reports, assisting with audits, and providing support to employees regarding payroll inquiries.

Skills: Required skills include expertise in ADP payroll software, proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include at least 3 years of payroll experience, knowledge of accounting principles, and certification in Payroll (CPP) or related credentials.

Location: Fully remote position, applicable for U.S. residents.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $50,000 - $70,000.

This job is fully Remote! Clear and excellent English communication skills required. A recorded self-interview is required to apply for this role, apply only if you are willing to accomplish the self-interview.

Job Description:

Tutor Me Education is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience running payroll using ADP, with a strong proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our employees in both the United States and California. This position requires an individual with a high level of attention to detail and a thorough understanding of payroll laws and regulations in California and across the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

Process bi-weekly payroll for employees in multiple locations, ensuring all calculations are accurate, compliant, and timely.
Utilize ADP payroll software to input and manage payroll data, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, overtime, and deductions.
Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring all payroll-related data is current and up-to-date.
Review and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and wage garnishments.
Prepare and file payroll taxes and related filings, including federal, state, and local tax payments, and year-end forms.
Generate detailed payroll reports, track hours, overtime, and PTO usage, and resolve discrepancies or issues related to employee pay.
Assist with audits and ensure accurate documentation for internal and external audits.
Provide support to employees regarding payroll questions, deductions, and issues.
Monitor changes in payroll regulations and best practices, ensuring the company remains compliant with all applicable laws.
Collaborate with the HR and finance departments to ensure smooth integration of payroll and benefits.

Qualifications:

At least 3 years of payroll experience, with expertise in running payroll using ADP.
In-depth knowledge of payroll processing in both the U.S. and California, including understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy in all payroll-related tasks.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to respond professionally to employee inquiries and resolve issues effectively.
Ability to adapt to new technologies and systems as needed.
A strong team player who is willing to collaborate with others to solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications: