BBSI · 4 hours ago
Payroll Specialist
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$28/hr - $38/hr
5+ years expBarrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) helps business owners focus on their business by offering outsourced HR, payroll administration, and other services. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payrolls for multiple clients, understanding their systems, and recommending process improvements.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Marisol M.
Responsibilities
Run high volume perfect and timely on- and off-cycle payrolls (800+ employees) for multiple client companies
Become an expert in new client onboarding, BBSI payroll, CRM (Salesforce), timekeeping and HRIS systems. Identify systems options to achieve better results for clients and BU members
Perform on-site client payroll training, HRP web training and use of all feature functionalities relevant to client
Become subject matter expert on client data including turnover, ongoing or seasonal headcount fluctuations, time & attendance, building payroll bridges, import & export requirements, prevailing wages, job costing, certified payroll, standard & custom reporting requirements of client companies
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of payroll experience – ideally in a multi-client, fast-paced, demanding environment
Strong client service orientation and superb customer service skills
Demonstrated experience in process improvement and streamlining – within prior role or department
Must be self-driven to succeed and help drive success for our business owners
Knowledge of wage and hour laws and taxability of wages
Exposure to workers' compensation claims management helpful
Effective communicator with individuals at all levels within an organization
Professional appearance and demeanor; excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional time management skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting, with minimal supervision
Systems experience including proficiency in MS Office, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word
Approximately 10% of time to be spent out of the office (local travel within 50 miles of office) for client visits and onsite training
Preferred
Experience as a bookkeeper or accountant desirable
Associate's degree preferred; advanced degree is a plus
CPP or FPC designation highly preferred
Experience in CRM, Citrix preferred, HRP software experience a big plus
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health savings account
Flexible savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Accidental death and dismemberment
Life insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary accident
Voluntary critical care
Voluntary hospital indemnity
Legal
Identity & fraud protection
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance
Employee stock purchase program
Employee assistance program
Company
BBSI
We started as a staffing company in 1972, and over the past 50 years, evolved into a Professional Employer Organization or PEO.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-06-11IPO
Leadership Team
M
Michael L. Elich
CEO
J
James D. Miller
CFO
Recent News
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Barrett Business Services Inc
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