Join our team as a Payroll Specialist and manage diverse tasks for a variety of clients with the support of a knowledgeable team-bring your expertise to make a big impact.
Work Type: Part Time or Full Time, Monday-Friday. Flexible schedule between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST daily, morning availability is required.
Location: Mainly Remote with potential for occasional onsite work to support clients as needed Note candidate must reside in California/Bay Area.
Compensation: $50-$65hr Non-Exempt Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Vacation, Sick Pay
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers and a knack for keeping things running smoothly? We're looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team and ensure accurate, timely payroll for our clients. In this role, you will bring your expertise across multiple payroll platforms and your ability to manage employee timekeeping records with precision. Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential, as you'll rely on it for data reconciliation, reporting, and processing. Professionalism is a must, as you will serve as a trusted resource for our client workforce, handling sensitive information with care and accuracy. If you thrive on precision, consistency within a defined process, and creating seamless payroll experiences, we want to hear from you.
To be successful in this role, here is a little about you
A keen eye for detail and organization is one of your many superpowers
Experience working in a Payroll position minimum 5 years
Preferred background in providing payroll solutions for multiple companies
Ability to prioritize workload
You are a phenomenal communicator; Overcommunication? No.Such.Thing. Both verbal and written communication are your jam
Benefit and 401k Reporting
Comfortable with California wage and hour compliance
You move with intention, take a proactive approach and are hyper aware of your responsibility to client commitments
Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence, understanding the importance of accurate and timely payrolls
You're familiar with an array of software platforms such as Paychex, Paylocity, Gusto, Rippling (Emphasis on Paylocity and Rippling.) Additional software such as Slack, Asana, Google Suite, MS Office, Ease (Mineral) are also helpful.
A typical day at NLS can look like, responding to workforce questions, interacting with 401k and benefit providers and independent focus time to complete payroll deadlines.
Who We Are:
Next Level Strategies was founded in 2003 to provide tactical and strategic support for all areas of Human Resources Management, recruiting and payroll, by the project or as a totally outsourced function. We have consultants in the San Francisco Bay Area; Austin, Texas; and New York City, New York, to support our clients. We coach our clients through all facets of employment - from recruiting a key employee, to managing conflict in the workplace, writing an employee manual, delivering annual harassment prevention training, eliciting top performance from all employees, and guiding companies through terminations and layoffs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in the workplace.
Please note we are an e verify employer