Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a school district in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can partner with cross-functional teams, maintain payroll accuracy, and help improve day-to-day payroll processes. The role will focus on system-related payroll coordination, compliance, data accuracy, and user support in a dynamic public-sector environment.
Responsibilities:
• Partner with HR, finance, IT, and district stakeholders to gather payroll needs and translate them into effective system and process solutions.
• Oversee payroll-related setup, testing, and issue resolution within the Human Capital Management platform to support reliable processing.
• Manage data conversion activities, including validation and reconciliation, to help ensure employee and payroll records remain accurate and complete.
• Create user guides, reference materials, and training sessions for payroll team members and other system users.
• Act as the primary point of coordination between the district and external software providers to address technical or functional payroll issues.
• Monitor payroll activities for alignment with applicable regulations, internal policies, and required reporting standards.
• Provide ongoing support after implementation by identifying improvements, resolving system-related concerns, and assisting with enhancements.
• Review payroll workflows and recommend practical adjustments that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.• Hands-on experience in payroll administration, preferably in a large or multi-department environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, Dayforce, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with accounting software, payroll auditing practices, and payroll-related reporting.
• Experience supporting benefits administration, including deductions and retirement-related processes such as 401(k) or RRSP programs where applicable.
• Strong ability to test system functionality, investigate discrepancies, and reconcile payroll data accurately.
• Comfortable collaborating with technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for training, documentation, and end-user support.