Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a team in California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment supporting a large employee population. The right candidate will bring strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, payroll compliance, and payroll systems while delivering dependable service to employees and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.
• Handle multi-state payroll activities while applying applicable wage and hour rules, tax requirements, and payroll regulations.
• Review employee time records for completeness and accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and validate approvals before each payroll cycle.
• Manage bi-monthly payroll schedules and maintain payroll data within systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity.
• Calculate earnings, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal partners, providing clear guidance on pay, deductions, and timekeeping matters.
• Maintain payroll records and support audits, reporting needs, and reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.