As the Payroll Specialist, you will assist with day-to-day payroll operations and processing of the company’s bi-weekly payroll. This position will ensure all payroll activity is processed with accuracy and in compliance with applicable regulations. In this role, you will also partner with HR Ops, Tax, and Finance teams on a regular basis to help maintain a payroll process that is scalable, efficient, and accurate as the company grows. The successful candidate will be organized, detailed-oriented and an effective communicator.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

Review employee/payroll records in ADP Workforce Now including new hires and terminations, compensation changes, banking profile, tax profile or other miscellaneous changes Manage 401k contribution files and funding via Fidelity Process employee’s HSA contributions to Kaiser and Cigna Process bi-weekly exempt and non-exempt payroll using ADP WFN- including stock transactions, commissions, bonuses and relocation transactions Manage completion of timesheet entry and approval for non-exempt employees Manage wage garnishments and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner Run critical ADP audit reports Responsible for running Regular, off-cycle, commissions in payroll system including retro and regular pay calculations, re-calculation, and the creation and completion of the settlement file Maintain detailed source documentation and all payroll reports Ability to work closely with HR/Benefits groups pertaining to payroll input Monitoring and updating tax rates in ADP Partnering with ADP for new state/local tax registrations Communicates with employees of all levels in various departments regarding all payroll related matters

More About You

Bachelors degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or related field Minimum of 7-10 years of payroll experience is required, preferably within a multi-state organization Experience with ADP WFN, BambooHR and Netsuite Ability to exercise sound judgment, use discretion and manage sensitive and confidential information Exceptionally detail oriented Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Report to Corporate Controller

The salary for this role is $120k-$130k annually.

About Picarro:

We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, nor on the basis of disability. Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters/agencies and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Picarro, Inc. at disabilityassistance@picarro.com for assistance.