Payroll Specialist

A growing company in the services/hospitality-related space is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This role is highly visible and plays a critical part in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes ownership, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable navigating evolving processes and systems.

This is a temporary to hire opportunity that will begin onsite and transition to a hybrid schedule.

• Process bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state employee population
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Review and audit timesheets to maintain data accuracy and integrity
• Manage benefit and 401(k) deductions, including reporting and reconciliations
• Support payroll system enhancements and process improvements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries
• Assist with ad hoc projects and reporting as needed

• 3+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a 100+ employee environment
• Experience processing multi-state payroll
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (audits, reconciliations, reporting)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Familiarity with 401(k) payroll administration
• Understanding of prevailing wage requirements
• Experience working with union employees (preferred)
• Knowledge of California labor laws strongly preferred

Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, and 401(k) retirement plan. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.