Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: San Francisco, CA 94101

Salary/Payrate: $110-140K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: 2 days on-site, 3 Days WFH

Term: Permanent / Fulltime 

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Payroll Specialist

Job Description: A mid‑sized law firm is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely processing across multiple locations. This role handles day‑to‑day payroll administration, compliance tasks, and coordination with HR and Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Process regular payroll cycles and maintain accurate employee data.
• Ensure compliance with federal and multi‑state payroll regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll questions and issue resolution.
• Review timekeeping, pay schedules, and onboarding‑related payroll details.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with reconciliations.
• Process benefit‑related deductions and contributions.
• Support system updates, process improvements, and payroll‑related projects.
• Maintain payroll documentation and ensure confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of multi‑state payroll requirements.
• Experience in a professional services environment preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.