Payroll Specialist II at Fulgent Genetics in FLGT 4399 BLDG 2 - El Monte, CA 91731

Job description

• Salary Range
• $33.00 - $38.00 Hourly
• Level
• Experienced
• Position Type
• Full Time
• Education Level
• 4 Year Degree
• Category
• Accounting
• The Payroll Specialist II is responsible for supporting and administering the company’s payroll process to ensure accurate, timely and compliant compensation for all employees. The role is responsible for auditing payroll data, maintaining adherence to federal and state wage and hour laws, executing Company policies and procedures including but not limited to benefits administration and reconciliation, internal communication, audit compliance, employee engagement, and training.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce Fulgent policies and rules.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Audit payroll information to ensure accuracy and compliance with Company Policy, Federal and State wage and hours laws.
• Oversee payroll systems such that all employees are paid for hours reported and applicable statutes and regulations are fully complied with.
• Research payroll topics and prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Respond to manager and employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner and with professionalism.
• Resolve past payroll discrepancies when needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Processes payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Works closely with HR and Department managers to communicate when time off requests, punch change requests, timecards, or PAFs need revision and approval.
• Calculates final check for terminated employees in accordance with State Laws.
• Reconciliation of Benefit Deduction for all Payrolls processed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field of studies, OR certificate in Human Resource Management preferred.
• 3-4 years of Payroll and/or HR administration experience.
• Extensive knowledge of basic Labor Regulations, HIPAA compliance requirements, and Wage & Hour law.
• Experienced user of HRIS and Payroll systems.
• Additional Skills
• Personal computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & etc.
• Typing ability (50+wpm preferred).
• Write well with correct grammar and spelling.
• Communicate with confidence and clarity.
• Ability to follow instructions and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to handle and resolve minor recurring problems.
• Ability to learn and utilize new information and knowledge.
• Ability to find and use resources effectively.

Skills

Required

• Typing ability (50+wpm preferred).
• Communicate with confidence and clarity.