Senior Payroll Specialist

StillwaterSciences is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our Financial Accounting this roleyoullleadaccuratetimely and compliant multi-state payroll processing for approximately 150 employees across seven states while supporting payroll taxes reconciliations reporting and internal controls. If you bring deep payrollexpertise strong attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellenceplease apply!This is a full-time exempt40 hours/week position based out of our Berkeley or Sacramento office with a preference for Berkeley.

WhatYoullDo

• Own full-cyclemulti-state payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employees.

• Ensure payroll accuracy compliance andtimelytax filings acrossjurisdictions.

• Reconcile payroll-related accounts deductions andbenefitsinformation.

• Support audits reporting andmonth-end and year-end payroll activities.

• Help strengthen payroll systems documentation and internal processes.

WhatYoullBring

• 10 years of payroll experience including at least 5 years with California payroll requirements.

• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll payroll taxes wage and hour laws and reconciliations.

• High attention to detail sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.

• Experience with payroll systems and reporting tools; ADP andDeltekVantagepointexperience is a plus.

• Experience with project/job costing and prevailingwageis a plus.

• CPP certification and experience in consulting or professional services are preferred.

Locationand work schedule:

• This role is based out ofBerkeleyor Sacramento (preference forregular work out of ourBerkeley office)andrequires 5 daysperweekoffice-basedwork.
• This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule after6months.

Compensationand Benefits

• For thefull-time exemptPayroll Specialist position weanticipatethe range tohave an annual base pay of$85000-$105000.

• Pay within this range isdeterminedin good faith and based on a combination of factors which may include relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance expectations shift and travel requirements and business or organizational needs. For candidates who meet the stated qualifications and experience Stillwater typically targets pay near the midpoint of the range recognizing that individual placement may vary.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package forbenefit eligibleemployees which includes paid time off; health dental life and disability insurance; paid family leave; paid professional development; a 401(k) with employer match; and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (upon meeting eligibility requirements). Stillwater covers 100% of employee medical dental life and disability insurance premiums and 40% of dependent premiums.

Application:

• Please provide a one-page resume one-page cover letter and written responses to the prompts. Only applications with the requested materials will be considered.

• We request that you do not use AI tools in preparing your written responses.We do not use AI screening for applicants.

• Applications must besubmittedthrough the companysofficial Application Tracking System BambooHR-linked here. We prioritize a secure and transparent hiring experience. Our recruiting team reaches out only through verified company communication channels such as official email domains and authenticated LinkedIn profiles. All members of our recruiting staff are listed on ourwebsiteso you can easily confirm with whomyourespeaking. At no point in the hiring process will we request payment personal financial details or other sensitive information. If you ever have concerns about the legitimacy of an interaction you can contact our team directly at for verification.

• Theposition will remain openuntilfilled.

• We encourage applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
• To request accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact
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Interview Process:

• First-Round Phone Screen(30 minutes)
• Second-Round Video Interview(45 minutes)
• Panel Interview (60 minutes)
• Skills Assessment(30 minutes)
• Reference Check
  

About Stillwater Sciences:

Stillwater Sciencesis an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions to aquatic terrestrial and watershed resource management. Weassistgovernment agencies NGOs and private clients with environmental problem solving planning and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have approximately 120 full-time dedicated and enthusiastic employees throughout the Western U.S. in nine offices. Wemaintaina collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied scientific research. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a blend of passion initiative commitment flexibility and teamwork.

Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics including race color national origin religion age sexsexual orientationgender identityor expressiondisability or veteran status. Stillwater is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact.

Required Experience:

Senior IC