Payroll Specialist I - Full Time - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

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 WE ARE LOOKING FOR
JOB EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing with strong analytic skills.
• 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 REWARDS 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
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA 
• Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Position  
• Hourly Rate: $31.17 

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 sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org.  If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately. 

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests’ experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.

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 sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org 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. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.