What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Semios?
Who we are:
Semios is the premier AgTech solution for managing tree fruit, nut and vine crops. Employing internet-of-things (IoT) technology combined with big data analytics we collect over 500 million crop data points every day, empowering tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize production costs and improve yield. One of our customers spoke to their Semios experience in this short video which shows how our solution helps growers achieve more environmentally sustainable practices.
Our innovative work has received several industry awards:
- AgTech Breakthrough Awards 2020 - IoT and AI Overall Sensor Solution of the Year
- THRIVE - Top 50 Global AgTech (2020) – recognized as exemplifying some of the best in agriculture technology around the globe.
- Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) – identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges.
- Google Accelerator (2020) - Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.
Semios is dedicated to helping farmers leverage technology to produce a better outcome. Crop insights are stored in the cloud providing farmers decision aid solutions from anywhere, on any device, in real-time. We improve sustainability, reduce inputs and increase the value of harvests.
Who you are:
Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.
As our Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring all payroll transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner on a biweekly schedule. Using employee time entries, vacation entitlement information and other inputs you will administer the payroll cycle, and provide pay-related information to employees.
What you will do:
- Process bi-weekly payroll for all US salaried and hourly employees.
- Generate and update timely excel payroll registers for review and approval
- Gather and enter new employee data into payroll system and timekeeping system
- Process terminations and respond to final pay processing requests being cognizant of different rules and timelines for different jurisdictions.
- Respond to third-party inquiries (UI, EDD, SDI, etc.).
- Process weekly reports, review and communicate discrepancies in time cards.
- Review and make adjustments to timesheets as required.
- Import timesheet records to Ceridian for USA payroll
- Add secondary payments for commissions, expenses, bonuses as needed.
- Upload 401k contributions in the benefits portal.
- Add 401k employer matching contributions in Ceridian for employees as per company policy
- Generate monthly Health Benefits and workers compensation reports for coding
- Respond to payroll and benefits related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
- Manage employee information changes in Ceridian. (Address, withholding, etc)
- Provide payroll information for WCB requests (Washington, California)
- Ad hoc duties as required
Requirements
We want you to succeed, so you will need:
- 3 years of Payroll Processing experience in California
- Experience working within bi-weekly payroll submission deadlines
- Experience with data entry across various systems including benefits, time entry and payroll systems
- Experience with timekeeping software
- Experience with payroll systems (Ceridian preferred)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Experience with benefits processing
Nice to have:
- Experience in other US states such as Washington
- Experience with payroll system implementation
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
- Initial preference is for someone based in Fresno county.
Benefits
Why this is the opportunity for you:
- Competitive Salary.
- Home Computer
- Partial Remote work
- Sleep better knowing you're helping make the world a better place through more sustainable food production
- Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other
