Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a service-focused organization in San Diego, California on a Contract assignment. This role will support end-to-end payroll administration for a mid-sized employee population, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and can work closely with HR and Accounting to keep payroll operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

- Manage biweekly payroll processing for approximately 150 to 200 employees, ensuring timely and precise completion of each pay cycle.

- Verify payroll information by reviewing time entries, earnings, benefit deductions, tax with holdings, and other pay-related data.

- Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update information related to hires, separations, pay changes, and other status adjustments.

- Investigate payroll issues, respond to employee questions, and resolve discrepancies with urgency and professionalism.

- Prepare payroll reports and support account reconciliations to help confirm accurate payroll posting and recordkeeping.

- Apply federal, state, and local payroll requirements to help maintain compliance across payroll activities.

- Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting teams to coordinate payroll inputs and support related administrative processes.

- Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions and support day-to-day payroll administration. Requirements - At least 2 years of payroll experience, with 3 or more years strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated ability to process payroll for a workforce of 150 or more employees.

- Practical experience with full-cycle payroll administration in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is required.

- Understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour rules, and applicable tax requirements.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with payroll reports and data.

- High level of accuracy, organization, and discretion when handling confidential employee information.

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