PAYROLL SPECIALIST

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Walnut Creek, California on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Payroll Specialist will touch all areas of Payroll and is responsible for partnering with external payroll partners for the timely and accurate administration of payroll. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, clear communication, and problem-solving abilities with a can-do approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Process weekly payroll for six Unions across three companies with members of the payroll team.
  • Ensure employee payroll information is maintained and accurate; provide reports as needed.
  • Update payroll records by entering any changes to employee information, such as job title changes, compensation changes, exemptions, and saving deductions.
  • Resolve payroll discrepancies as well as conduct regular audits.
  • Maintain payroll operations according to company policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with external payroll partner(s).
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Three plus years of payroll experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
  • Familiarity with external payroll platforms such as ADP.
  • Stellar organization, eye for detail, and follow-through.
  • Technology know-how with the ability to pick up quickly on new/unfamiliar systems.
This position description is a summary and not a complete representation of the position; the essential functions of the position may change as duties are assigned.

Build Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other unlawful factor. Build Group complies with all applicable laws, including those regarding the consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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About this role

Summary

Manage payroll processing, maintain records, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate with partners.

Job title

Payroll Specialist

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Located in Walnut Creek, California; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

payrollbachelor’s degreeADPorganizationtechnology

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

payrollADPorganizationproblem-solvingcommunication
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Walnut Creek, CA, USA

On-site City