Payroll Specialist- 3620598

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.

Skills

Communication Skills, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Onboarding, Operational Support, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Work From Home

About the Company

AMS Staffing