Payroll Specialist

Job Description Job Description FLAG’s mission is to show our contractors & clients the best this industry can offer by upholding our principles of leadership, service, and exceptionalism. For a Best-in-Class experience, partner with FLAG and allow us to demonstrate how we’re changing the industry, and how we can do the same for you. We are looking to hire a Payroll Specialist in Pico Rivera, CA. This is a Contract to Hire opportunity to join our a payroll team! Schedule: 8am-5pm (Monday - Friday) Salary: $30.00 - $35.00

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Technician to play a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a workforce of 1,350+ employees across multiple states. This position requires strong payroll knowledge and a solid understanding of regulations governing both union and non-union populations. Experience with Dayforce is strongly preferred but not required. The ideal candidate brings precision, sound judgment, and a commitment to data integrity—recognizing that every paycheck represents a real employee relying on accuracy and timeliness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule using Dayforce Review and audit timecards, pay codes, PTO, and sick time to ensure data integrity Process new hires, terminations, retro pay, commissions, and bonuses Handle payroll corrections, off-cycle checks, and pay adjustments Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour laws, and company policies Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries with professionalism and accuracy Support payroll reporting, internal and external audits, and record retention requirements Partner with HR to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies Manage end-to-end garnishment processing, including new setups, ongoing maintenance, and terminations Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and employee data at all times Support process improvement initiatives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience Strong working knowledge of FLSA, overtime calculations, and wage and hour laws High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hands-on Dayforce payroll experience Component pay or complex pay structure experience Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation Experience supporting union payroll populations #J-18808-Ljbffr FLAG Solutions LLC