Payroll Specialist

Mechanics Bank currently searching for a Payroll Specialist to join our team. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long term relationships and working together in person. This role will be working on-site at our Walnut Creek HQ location.

Under general supervision, performs routine and complex tasks relating to the processing of the semi-monthly payroll. Duties may include checking and auditing timekeeping records for compliance with established standards, maintaining time and attendance records and miscellaneous changes. Performs accounting and clerical duties related to the issuance of the semi-monthly payrolls. Tasks generally require little to no deviation from established procedures. Provides quality customer service to all clients, while exhibiting a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality in handling and having access to sensitive employee information. This position requires the use of tact, discretion, good judgment and good time management skills. Possesses technical knowledge of all areas of employee payroll and HRIS system to be able to answer questions from employees, coworkers and work directly with external support representatives.

What you will do:

• Primary responsibility is the processing of the semi-monthly payrolls utilizing various time and attendance systems and Workday payroll system. Audits salary increases, retro pay and absence tracking. Records Wage attachments, prior period adjustments and non-benefit ongoing payroll deductions.

• Processes bonuses, sales commissions, and any other earnings. Assists with the accurate and timely processing of the year-end payroll, including W2 generation and distribution.

• Prepares Voluntary and Involuntary termination checks and provides required funding to Finance.

• Maintains a strong knowledge of the payroll reporting functions. Develops reports to meet supervisor and management requests for payroll related information. Responsible for the quarterly reporting of Multiple Worksite Reporting to the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and various Government agencies. Assists Payroll manager with internal and external auditors during audit process, provides documents, reports and other payroll items upon request.

• Assists Payroll Manager on special project support, as required.

• Completes verification of employment forms and records wage information to financial institutions as requested. Complete and verify information for all Unemployment claims. This may at times be extremely confidential working with HRBP or Employee Relations department.

Who you are:

• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of payroll and accounting; modern office practices and procedures; data processing; basic knowledge of laws pertaining to payroll; record-keeping techniques.

• Must possess good human relations and communication skills and exercise good judgment. Exhibits team spirit in working with others, communicating openly and in a helpful manner to insure coordination and cooperation.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding professional matters.

• Must possess a high level of accuracy and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Needs to be able to work well under time constraints and be able to manage time effectively to process payrolls for numerous companies simultaneously.

• Must possess good organizational skills.

• Workday experience preferred .

• Minimum 3 Years of Experience.

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Salary Range: $ 26.75 - $36.00 Hourly

Final compensation package will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.

• Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.

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