Payroll Specialist

What you'll do: Assist with the payroll processing for California employees in accordance with the required deadline. Process off cycle payments for prior period adjustments, terminations, and supplemental payments as required. Coordinate cross-functionally with various teams and markets to obtain the information needed to process payroll. Investigate and resolve unusual activity. Provide employee customer service for payroll check and timesheet-related questions. Update and maintain employee benefit deductions, retirement changes, garnishments and miscellaneous changes. Audit payroll entries and timesheet entries for accuracy. Assist with year-end processing, including preparation and distribution of Form W-2.Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for: Associate degree or bachelor degree preferred.2+ years of experience. California payroll experience. Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including the preparation, balancing, internal control and payroll tax. Fluency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides).The ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships in a team environment. Integrity and maintaining the confidential nature of information by protecting the privacy of our employees and their records. Strong analytical tendencies and proven experience solving problems with data.

Why join us: At Atoms, you'll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what's known and building what doesn't yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it's grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow. What else you need to know: This role is based in our San Francisco office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That's why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week. The base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards.