Payroll Specialist

2 weeks ago

Bakersfield, United States PathPoint Full time

PathPoint, a leader in supporting people with disabilities and mental health diagnoses in living the life they choose, is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to join our team. This position is a hybrid remote/in-office position in one of our office locations in Santa Barbara, SLO, L.A., Kern, and Ventura. Opportunity to advance into a manager position based on relevant experience.

Why Work At PathPoint:

  • Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Voluntary wellness program with cash rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Bonus Program
What You'll Do:
  • Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including but not limited to new hires, separations, employment changes.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
  • Answer questions from employees regarding paycheck amounts, deductions, leave accruals, direct deposit, and other concerns.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Who We're Looking For:
  • Someone with at least 3 years of experience processing payroll from start to finish for a large organization.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Thorough knowledge of payroll-related laws and regulations.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and related software.
  • Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's payroll system.
  • Culturally competent and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and backgrounds; and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture, appearance, or background.

Schedule: Mon-Fri normal business hours.

Location: Hybrid remote/in-office

Cover Letter Required: Please include a cover letter when applying; we want to hear your voice and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Pay: This is an hourly position starting at $24-$28 per hour. The pay range is $20.70-$31.05 an hour (subject to change based on a variety of factors).

About PathPoint: PathPoint, a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, supports people in living the life they choose. PathPoint partners with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. Founded in 1964, it offers services in five Central Coast and Southern California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.

Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.

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