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Payroll Associate

Vaco
$120,000.00 - $145,000.00 / yr
401(k)
United States, California, San Francisco
May 16, 2025
Payroll Associate Our client, a professional services firm in the financial sector, is looking for a Payroll Associate to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in payroll processing to contribute to a well-established firm that values collaboration and process improvement. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance and payroll accuracy for both corporate and client entities. This position is hybrid, requiring candidates to be in the San Francisco office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Responsibilities Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll for 200+ employees across multiple entities with unique compensation and benefits. Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while meeting strict deadlines. Manage special pay components and deductions, including bonuses, relocation, termination, and other supplemental wages. Approve and validate payroll liability calculations, including employee and employer taxes and contributions. Oversee payroll tax filing and coordinate with tax agencies for compliance. Support audits, including 401k and workers compensation audits. Identify and implement process and system enhancements within ADP Workforce Now. Collaborate with HR and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless payroll operations. Requirements Minimum of 4 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment. Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now required. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across various teams including HR, Accounting, and Benefits. Compensation: Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $120K - $145Kper year. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.