Company Overview
Founded in 1972, BBSI has evolved from a staffing company into a unique Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Unlike typical PEOs that offer standard HR, payroll, workers’ comp, and benefits administration, BBSI provides these services and more through a personalized local support model for small and medium-sized businesses.
We specialize in connecting you with a dedicated local team of professionals who understand your business challenges. This team offers consulting in HR, risk and safety, and business strategy to help you achieve your vision. You’ll have direct contact with your team, fostering a strong partnership focused on supporting your goals, nurturing your employees, and driving your business success.
About the Role:
As a Payroll Specialist at BBSI, you’ll be a vital consultant to our business unit team, focusing on delivering perfect and timely payroll for approximately 60-80 diverse clients. You’ll become an expert in their payroll and accounting systems, proactively identifying and recommending process improvements to enhance their efficiency. This role requires strong business insight, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to consistently providing value to both clients and internal teams. Reporting to the Area Manager, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the business unit, branch, and corporate office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage high-volume, accurate on- and off-cycle payroll processing (800+ employees) for multiple clients.
- Master new client onboarding, BBSI payroll, CRM (Salesforce), timekeeping, and HRIS systems, identifying optimal solutions.
- Conduct on-site client payroll training and HRP web training.
- Become a subject matter expert on client data, including turnover, headcount fluctuations, time and attendance, payroll bridges, import/export needs, prevailing wages, job costing, certified payroll, and custom reporting.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of payroll experience in a multi-client, fast-paced environment.
- Strong client service orientation and excellent customer service skills.
- Proven experience in process improvement.
- Bookkeeping or accounting experience (desirable).
- Self-driven to achieve success for clients and BBSI.
- Knowledge of wage and hour laws and wage taxability.
- Exposure to workers’ compensation claims management (helpful).
- Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.
- Professional appearance and demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication.
- Exceptional time management and collaborative team skills with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); CRM and Citrix experience (preferred); HRP software experience (a plus).
- Associate’s degree (preferred); advanced degree (a plus).
- CPP or FPC designation (highly preferred).
- Willingness for local travel (around 10% of time).
What BBSI Offers:
- Stability of a publicly traded, growing company.
- Phenomenal work environment with a focus on hard work, fun, growth, and strong relationships.
- Opportunity to impact client success and BBSI growth.
- Working for a results-oriented organization.
- Interaction with professionals across various industries.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting hourly range: $31.00 – $33.00 (commensurate with experience, skills, and location).
- Eligibility for incentive pay.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more.
BBSI is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.
If you meet these requirements, we encourage you to apply online.