The Role
Manage end-to-end multi-state payroll administration and timekeeping systems, ensure compliance with federal/state wage and tax laws, resolve payroll inquiries, prepare tax and year-end reporting, maintain accurate payroll records, and support HR initiatives and payroll system/process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join Precision Door Service—a team that opens doors to opportunity.
Precision Door Service (PDS) is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist who will advise, problem solve and oversee a variety of payroll operations including multi-state payroll administration, timekeeping and workforce management to name a few. As a compliance expert, you’ll stay abreast of both payroll, tax & employment laws. As a technology & systems expert, you’ll own the payroll & timekeeping system management. In your spare time, you’ll help on a variety of small and major HR initiatives that will be fun, challenging, and make a giant impact.
What you will do:
- Oversee payroll administration including compilation, analysis, preparation, and input of payroll related information into payroll system ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Resolve problems and respond to inquiries related to payroll earnings, deductions and tax withholding.
- Compile and review payroll-related information for year-end reporting.
- Research tax requirements and prepares tax filings for workers’ compensation and any special information requested for external parties/auditors.
- Ensures compliance with Federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws while monitoring regulatory and legislative changes that impacts payroll. Propose and implement changes to systems and processes when needed.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records, reports and historical changes to employee or payroll records.
What you should bring:
- 4+ years of payroll experience with at least 2 years in a multi-state payroll environment preferably within California.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
- A track record of delivering consultative approaches to payroll administration, systems architecture and labor analytics.
Everyone you work with should describe you as:
- Detail-Oriented – Recognizes discrepancies and digs in deep to understand why
- Analytical – Uses the right data to help inform and make decisions; applies critical thinking both strategically and tactically; is a wiz with Excel.
- Initiative Taker – Empowers themselves, brings solutions, has a bias for action and is highly accountable
- Collaborative – Works well with others, solicits feedback, and has a positive upbeat personality who focuses on opportunities rather than obstacles
- High Integrity – Ability to use discretion and judgment to resolve sensitive issues; demonstrated integrity and ethics in handling confidential information
- Gets Dirty – The ability to be comfortable with a high volume workload, ambiguity, changing priorities and not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves"
- Effective Communicator - Has exceptional communication skills, both in composing thoughtful written communication and sharing complex information verbally
- Humble – Lacks ego, shares credit and defines success collectively with a curious mind for learning
The base pay range for this role is $25 – $38 per hour.
We’re more than garage door experts—we’re a team committed to quality, growth, and customer satisfaction. With industry-leading training, career development, and competitive rewards, you’ll have what you need to succeed and build a long-term career.
Our culture is simple:
- Be precise—details matter
- Stay coachable—always improving
- Play to win—focus on impact
- Communicate clearly—build trust
- Put customers first—every time
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive team where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
If you’re looking for a stable, growth-focused workplace where your work makes a difference, this could be the right fit.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of payroll experience with at least 2 years in a multi-state payroll environment (preferably California)
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
- Proven consultative experience in payroll administration, systems architecture and labor analytics
- Ownership and management of payroll and timekeeping systems
- Knowledge of payroll, tax, wage and hour employment laws and compliance (multi-state)
- Experience preparing payroll-related tax filings and year-end reporting
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, discretion with confidential information, and effective communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
Precision Garage Door Service is a national franchise network specializing in the sales, installation, and repair of residential and commercial overhead garage doors and openers. With over 100 locations across the United States, the company focuses on providing professional, certified technician services, emphasizing customer satisfaction, safety, and reliability in the garage door industry.
