Payroll Specialist

About Zūm:

Zūm is revolutionizing mass mobility with its Connected Mobility Experience (Zūm CMX™) system that connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the $50 billion student mobility market – the largest segment of the mass mobility industry – Zūm CMX  is transforming a daily source of anxiety and disruption into a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Today, more than 6,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX. Recognized globally for its innovative approach and operational execution, Zūm has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50 and Changemakers, the World Economic Forum, and the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies lists. Zūm is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and Softbank.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will support the day-to-day payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees. This role focuses on payroll execution, compliance, reconciliation, and reporting while partnering with internal teams to maintain data integrity and resolve payroll-related inquiries. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Payroll and does not include supervisory responsibilities.

This is a hybrid position based out of our headquarters in Redwood City, CA. You will be required to be onsite 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). We will only consider candidates already located in the Bay Area.

What You'll Do:

• Process payroll for 1000 + hourly and salaried employees, including adjustments, Bonus, Reimbursement, corrections, retroactive pay and off cycle / manual checks.

• Administer union payroll per CBA terms, including shift differentials, overtime, and union dues deductions.

• Review payroll data for accuracy, ensuring proper calculations of wages, taxes, and deductions.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax filings and year-end activities (e.g., W-2s).

• Perform regular payroll audits to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

• Assist in preparing payroll reports and supporting documentation as needed.

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide timely resolution.

• Reconcile payroll registers to each pay period, Validate hours; resolve variances promptly

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other teams to ensure accurate employee data and payroll processing.