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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Payroll Specialist I is a payroll professional that is responsible for administering the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance bi-weekly payroll. This position performs a variety of technical and functional duties including setting up, compiling, verifying, reporting and processing payroll related data in the Dayforce Human Capital Management system. The position reports to the Payroll Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

+ Processes bi-weekly payroll, terminations, retro calculations, payroll deductions, imports, and garnishment administration in accordance with state and federal regulations, policies and union contract.

+ Responds and resolves complex and sensitive inquires, maintains effective working relationships, provides excellent customer service.

+ Administers Leave of Absences as they pertains to payroll for Medical Leaves, Workers Comp, FMLA/CFRA and Accommodation Leaves. Coordinate pay.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will be a Certified Payroll Professional, demonstrating a high level of expertise in payroll practices and compliance.

JOB EXPERIENCE

+ 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing with strong analytic skills required

+ Experience with Dayforce HCM system preferred.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

+ High School Diploma required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a diverse organization.

+ Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

+ Working knowledge of payroll procedures and practices.

+ Able to operate Excel at a high level.

+ Analytical skills.

+ Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment and manage multiple priorities.

+ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

+ Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

+ Family Passes

+ Complimentary Tickets

+ Local and In-House Discounts

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

+ Location: SanDiego, CA

+ Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Position

+ Hourly Rate: $25.77 - $28.48

Fraudulent Recruiting

Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail [email protected]. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to [email protected] and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.