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Senior Payroll Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 80000 - 85000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
19 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
17 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About Glide
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice dedicated to fighting systemic injustices creating pathways out of poverty and crisis and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services advocacy initiatives and inclusive community GLIDE empowers individuals families and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of societys most pressing issues including poverty housing and homelessness and racial and social justice. GLIDEs mission is to create a radically inclusive just and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Assistant Director HR & Payrollthe Benefits and Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in supporting GLIDEs employee benefitsonboardingand payroll operations.
In this role you will be fully immersed in all aspects of benefitsadministration payroll support onboarding and employee support.Specifically you will coordinate day-to-day operations related to employee benefits new hire onboarding payroll processing and HRIS data integrity.With yourexpertise attention to detail and commitment to excellent service youwill help improve processes and deliver a seamless experience for our staff.
Key Qualities Needed for This Role
- You are detail-oriented highly organized and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- You excel in benefits numbers analysisand payroll administration.
- You can successfully manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Primary Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
- Serve as a reliable resource and point of contact for all benefit-related employee questionsregardingcommuterbenefits FSA programs 403(b) plans EAP offerings COBRA disability benefits and other employer-sponsored programs
- Conduct new hire benefits orientations and educate employeesregardingbenefit eligibility enrollment procedures and qualifying life events. Establish system for checks and balances.
- Administer all employee benefit programs and resources (i.e.medical dental vision retirement COBRA and ancillary benefits.
- Process benefit enrollments terminations waivers and life event changes accurately and timely.
- Maintain and routinely audit benefit plan configurations and employee enrollment records within ADP Workforce Now and vendor systems. Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and administrative fees to ensure accuratepayroll deductions andemployer contributions.
- If needed support implementation and internal coordination of OEprocess.
Payroll Administration
- Support to the Senior and Assistant Directors of HR and Payroll with wage coordination related to employee leave programs including FMLA CFRA Paid Family Leave (PFL) San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (SFPPLO) and short-term and long-term disability programs.
- Track leave balances entitlements documentation disability integrations and benefit continuation requirements.
- Prepare and process leave-related payroll calculations EDD documentation disability paperwork wage replacement coordination and benefit continuation activities.
- Assistwith the preparation and processing of semi-monthly payroll for approximately 230 employees.
- Support the ADP onboarding activities related to creating ADP profiles and troubleshooting issues.
- Regularly review payroll data for accuracy including employee deductions union dues benefit elections tax withholding changes andretirement plan contributions.
- Assistwith payroll audits reconciliations reporting year-end payroll activities and ongoing compliance reviews.
- Document payroll procedures and support cross-training efforts within the department.
Onboarding and HR Administration
- Facilitate manage onboarding workflows within ADP Workforce Now and other HR systems.
- Coordinate onboarding documentation including I-9 verification E-Verify direct deposit setup timekeeping procedures policy acknowledgements andemployment documentation.
- When needed initiate and monitor employment background checks and related onboarding activities.
- Support employee offboarding processes and related HR transactions.
- Stay current on federal state and local employment laws affecting payroll benefits leave administration and HR compliance.
- Perform other duties as .
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration ora relatedfield preferred; PHR Certificationa plus.
- Workingknowledge of payroll processing benefits administration wage and hour rules.
- Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in payroll processing benefits and leave ofabsenceadministration; and providing baseline human resources support.
- 3 years experience administering employee benefit programs and leave of absence programs.
- Direct experience managing the administration of FMLA CFRA COBRA ADA disability programs workers compensation and California employment practices.
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism
- Advancedproficiencyusing Microsoft Excel including data analysis formulas reconciliations and reporting.
- Must be able todemonstratestrong analytical problem-solvingtimeand project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payrollsystems strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work on a computer and see details of objects atcloserange.
- Ability to hear withinnormalrange and communicate effectively in person by telephone or through virtual meeting platforms.
- Finger dexterity and the ability to use standard office equipment.
- Ability to sit or stand comfortably and navigate throughout office spaces via elevator or stairs.
$80000 - $85000 a year
This is a fulltime (40 hour/week) Non-Exempt position.
Work Environment
GLIDEs buildings are located in the Tenderloin maintains an open door policy to the community and its clients who frequently enter and leave the building.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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