Payroll Specialist Contractor

Our purpose at Peets Coffee is the pursuit of betterbetter coffee for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality craft and authenticity.

As part of Keurig Dr Pepper andJDE Peets the worlds leading pureplay coffee company Peets is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where were Dare to Amaze Own It Make It Simple and WinTogetherchallenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.

Wevelearned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.

The Payroll Temp operates within a high-volume detaildriven U.S. payroll environment using Workday Payroll for processing and D365 for financial reconciliation. The temp will manage recurring operational tasks such as offcycle check processing garnishment administration and inbox management while also contributing to audits reporting and crossfunctional projects. Job responsibilities subject to change based on business needs.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with expertise in U.S. payroll processing using Workday. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage daily off-cycle check processing including ongoing audits reconciliations and compliance tasks. This role is hands-on and fast-paced requiring the ability to balance daily operational work with monthly quarterly and annual deliverables.

Hourly Rate:

$50$55/hourly

Duration:

9/1/2026 - 3/1/2027

Location:

Emeryville CA Hybrid 4 days onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Process offcycle checks three days per week
• Manage employee garnishments including setup auditing and monthly reconciliation
• Reconcile and post daily payroll GL entries in D365
• Perform monthly GL reconciliations
• Support regular payroll processing including data validation and audits
• Assist with unclaimed property processing
• Manage highvolume Unclaimed Property and W2 inboxes
• Assist with payroll audits and internal control reviews
• Support yearend processes
• Support adhoc reporting audits and crossfunctional projects as needed

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in US payroll processing
• Hands-on Workday Payroll experience (mandatory)
• Advanced excel skills Mandatory (ability to work with large volumes of data vlookups pivots analysis etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills
• Reliable and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service and follow-through
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Flexibility with job responsibilities

This description outlines the roles essential functions but may evolve with business needs.

The target annual base salary range for this position is $50.00 $55.00/hourly. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including the applicants qualifications years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education certifications or licenses other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors and the geographic location of the role.

Additional Information
At Peets we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race color creed religion gender age marital status national origin sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability genetic information uniform service veteran status or any other category protected under federal state or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local ordinances.

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