Payroll Clerk jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Payroll Clerk prepares and processes payroll and associated information. Collates and verifies data and inputs into the payroll system. Being a Payroll Clerk updates payroll records and processes routine changes to employee records. Performs basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each pay cycle. Additionally, Payroll Clerk responds to pay-related inquiries from staff. Researches and resolves errors or omissions. May prepare and submit reports and forms required by IRS or other regulatory bodies. Follows all processing procedures, adheres to policies, and maintains confidentiality. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Payroll Clerk works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Payroll Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Payroll Technician
  • The California State University
  • San Luis Obispo, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary

    The incumbent’s primary focus is processing payroll for faculty and staff in assigned areas of responsibility within the University. Payroll for faculty and staff requires adherence to multiple, strict deadlines each month. These areas of responsibility require a thorough knowledge of all aspects of pay and leave for all represented as well as unrepresented employees. The incumbent must maintain strong analysis skills to provide customer service to employees that can be represented by any one of ten collective bargaining agreements.

    Department Summary

    Our payroll department is responsible for processing payroll actions and manage leave accounting for faculty and staff of the University.

    Key Qualifications

    • General knowledge and skills in the field of payroll with a foundational knowledge of relevant principles, practices, and methods. Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to payroll and leave accounting. Knowledge of basic methods and procedures for research and statistical analysis and the ability to apply them. Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques. Ability to tactfully and clearly explain a wide variety of complex procedures and policies to individuals who have minimal knowledge of pay and personnel related processes and procedures.

    Education and Experience

    • Equivalent to two years of payroll and personnel experience demonstrating a thorough knowledge of general office methods, practices and procedures. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

    Salary and Benefits

    Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually

    Classification Range: $42,060 - $72,060 annually

    Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

    Cal Poly

    Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

    Diversity Statement

    At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. 

    Supplemental Information

    Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

    The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

    Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

    Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

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Payroll Specialist
  • PathPoint
  • San Luis Obispo, CA FULL_TIME
  • PathPoint, a leader in supporting people with disabilities and mental health diagnoses in living the life they choose, is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to join our team. This position is a hy...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Payroll Specialist
  • Strawberry Grower
  • Santa Maria, CA FULL_TIME
  • Payroll Specialist is needed for a local strawberry grower. Duties include, but are not limited to: Review and analyze data from ADS scanners for accuracy Review and process weekly timesheets File/mai...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Payroll administrator
  • Select Staffing
  • Santa Maria, CA FULL_TIME
  • Description Monday-Friday 7 : 00 a.m.-4 : 00 p.m. or 8 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m. A bilingual payroll administrator, or payroll clerk, handles all duties related to payroll in an organization or company. T...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Payroll Accountant
  • Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
  • San Luis Obispo, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor the Payroll Accountant is responsible for overall coordination of the Community Action Partnership’s company wide payroll services; sche...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Payroll/Benefits Specialist
  • Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
  • Santa Maria, CA FULL_TIME
  • Openings as of 5/4/2023 Payroll/Benefits Specialist JobID: 948 Position Type: Business/Payroll/Benefits Specialist Date Posted: 5/4/2023 Location: SMJUHSD-All Sites Closing Date: 5/15/23 12 months/yea...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Santa Maria Campus
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • Santa Maria Campus - Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus is accepting applications for a Veterinary Assistant!!!! T...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Client Service Specialist - Small Commercial (Xpress)
  • RELATION INSURANCE INC
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • Job Type Full-time Description WHO WE ARE Relation Insurance is a leading, innovative company with a strong commitment t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Transportation Project Manager
  • Rick Engineering Company
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Job Description Job Description If you are looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference – RICK is the p...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Lead, CA Job 594.21
  • Dunn-Edwards Corporation
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • ** Customer Service Lead, CA Job 594.21** **Job Category****:** Store **Requisition Number****:** CUSTO06922 Showing 1 l...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Manager>
  • Cold Stone Creamery
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • Cold Stone Creamery - 4869 S Bradley Rd Ste B19 - [Shift Manager] As an Assistant Manager at Coldstone Creamery you will...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Administrative Scheduling Coordinator - Work From Home>
  • Begreatsa
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • [Administrative Assistant / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Competitive pay / Medical, dental & vision / 401k / PTO -...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Store Manager Sally Beauty 10792
  • Sally Beauty Holdings
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • Job Description Sally Beauty Job Title: Assistant Manager Essential Function Assistant Store Managers are responsible fo...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver-3
  • Santa Maria Terrace
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • Santa Maria Terrace is currently seeking a Caregiver to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a diff...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Santa Maria is a city near the Southern California coast in Santa Barbara County. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Santa Barbara and 150 miles (240 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Its estimated 2018 population was 108,470, making it the most populous city in the county and the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria-style barbecue. Sunset magazine called Santa Maria "The West's Best BBQ Town". Santa Maria is located at 34°57′5″N 120°26′0″W / 34.95139°N 120.43333°W / 34.95139; -120.43333 (34.951377, -120.433...
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