Payroll Specialist RO
Simera • San Francisco, California • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and on time according to established schedules.
- Review and verify employee time records, hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll information.
- Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other payroll adjustments.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records.
- Process new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, and other employee updates.
- Ensure payroll information is entered correctly into payroll and HR systems.
- Reconcile payroll reports and identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and payroll records.
- Coordinate with HR, Finance, and other internal teams to resolve payroll-related issues.
- Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with payroll tax filings, payments, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of payroll transactions and supporting documentation.
- Support payroll audits by providing requested reports and documentation.
- Monitor payroll deadlines and ensure all required activities are completed on schedule.
- Stay informed about changes to payroll policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee compensation and personal information.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing and payroll administration.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong understanding of payroll calculations, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Experience using payroll, HRIS, or accounting software.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and reconciliation abilities.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple payroll tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with HR and Finance teams.
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented approach to work.
- Previous experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, accounting, finance, HR, or a similar role.
- Experience processing payroll and maintaining employee compensation records.
- Experience with payroll software, HRIS platforms, or accounting systems.
- Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills.
- Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and compliance requirements relevant to the applicable jurisdiction.
- Experience reconciling payroll reports and resolving discrepancies.
- Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
- Strong computer and digital skills.
- Ability to handle confidential employee and financial information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
- Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
- Professional, organized, dependable, and detail-oriented attitude.
- English proficiency is required if the position involves working with English-speaking employees, clients, or teams.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $61,000–$89,000 per year (median ~$69,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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