Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Description :

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and administration of employee benefits for all staff across the organization. Reporting directly to the People & Organizational Services Director, this role ensures compliance with California labor laws and supports the overall employee experience by managing payroll records, benefit enrollments, and responding to employee inquiries with professionalism and care.

This position plays an integral part in onboarding, orientation, internal communication, employee engagement, workplace inclusion, and HR operations. It requires a high degree of discretion and professionalism, as it involves handling confidential and sensitive information.

This position is Office / Remote Hybrid, expected to work Monday-Friday from 8 : 00am-3 : 30pm with at least one full day per week in-office.

Essential Duties : Payroll Processing :

• Process biweekly payroll for exempt, non-exempt employees in compliance with California payroll practices using current HRIS / payroll systems.
• Support accurate tracking and processing of 1099 independent contractor payments as needed.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, deductions, and garnishments.
• Maintain payroll records and reports for audit and compliance purposes.
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll journal entries and reconciliations.
• Accurately document and classify salary allocations, stipends, bonuses, and grant-funded compensation

Benefits Administration :

Onboarding & Offboarding :

Employee Support & Communication :

Compliance and Reporting :

Additional Responsibilities :

Sustainability & Office Culture Support :

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements :

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education / Experience :

Technical Skills :

Knowledge & Compliance

Skills and Abilities :

Core Competencies :

Physical & Other Requirements :

Work Standards & General Expectations

In addition to the specific duties outlined above, employees are expected to demonstrate the following standards of conduct and performance in the workplace :

Note :

This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job. Alliance for Community Transformations adheres to the provisions of ADA regarding reasonable accommodation procedures.

Alliance for Community Transformations Values : Confidentiality, Safety, Equality, Respect, Empowerment, Personal & Professional Responsibility, Social Change Through Education & Advocacy and Sustaining Ourselves & Our Communities.

Alliance for Community Transformations is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, or physical disability.