CBRE · 11 hours ago
Payroll Sr Specialist
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$40/hr - $41/hr
3+ years expCBRE is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Payroll Sr Specialist to manage payroll operations. The role involves processing payroll, auditing transactions, and resolving employee wage inquiries, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Process payroll for a specific group or business line. This includes routine payroll, on-cycle, off-cycle, commission, and bonus items
Complete accurate and timely maintenance and auditing of master files, payroll-related transactions, payroll processing, and delivery
Process incoming paperwork or documentation such as status changes, garnishments, or employee and field-initiated requests
Prepare audit reports and escalate overpayments and recoveries
Assist with the process required to fund payroll-related deductions
Research, check, and correct employee data in the payroll system delivering a high level of quality customer service. Works with department members, management, and employees to identify issues and achieve timely resolutions
Prepare logs and mail checks for deposit to the Treasury team
Coordinate and complete paperwork for tax vendor processing
Check daily loan report for new activity and coordinates paperwork, as necessary
Ensure all third-party transactions are processed timely to avoid penalties and interest
Review and provide information to HRIS to update all Collective Bargaining Agreements for Union employees to avoid delays in rate changes
Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent. May recommend new techniques
Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related
Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED with 3-4 years of job-related experience
Knowledge of payroll processes including data entry, pay calculations, tax and benefits, geographical location taxation rules, wage, and hour laws
A comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function
Ability to evaluate and communicate unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
Advanced organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset
Ability to use query and report generation tools
Preferred
Third-party payroll vendor and HRIS system experience
Benefits
401(K)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Company
CBRE
Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.8BKey Investors
Athene Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Adam Gallistel
Co-CEO and CIO
Andrew Glanzman
Chief Executive Officer of CBRE’s Real Estate Investments
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