Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: Fresno, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $75,000 annually (DOE)

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing and supporting accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations using ADP. This role handles day-to-day payroll activities, ensures compliance with payroll laws and company policies, and serves as a key point of contact for payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced working in ADP payroll systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll using ADP for hourly and salaried employees
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and pay changes
• Review payroll registers and reports for accuracy prior to processing
• Process payroll tax filings and assist with payroll reconciliations
• Handle garnishments, benefits deductions, and direct deposit updates
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Support payroll-related reporting and documentation
• Assist with audits and year-end processes, including W-2 preparation
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency

Qualifications



• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
• 3–5+ years of payroll processing experience
• Must have hands-on experience processing payroll using ADP
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements
• Experience reviewing payroll reports and resolving discrepancies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Preferred Skills & Experience
• Experience processing payroll for mid-size or multi-location organizations
• Experience with payroll audits or year-end reporting
• Multi-state payroll experience