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39214 | Payroll Specialist

$35 - $38 per hour
Temporary

Brilliant

Added - 3 hours ago

39214 | Payroll Specialist

Accounting/Finance

Santa Ana, California | Contract

Job Description

Job Title : Payroll Specialist
Location : Santa Ana, CA
Pay Range : $35-38/hour
Benefits : Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) 

Role Overview : Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Payroll Specialist. Our client located in Santa Ana, CA is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a Contract basis. They are seeking an individual that has experience with high-volume, multi-state payroll and brings strong Microsoft Excel skills. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!

Key Responsibilities :
  • Prepare and process payroll for 2,500+ employees on a weekly and bi-weekly basis
  • Reconciliation of timecards and payroll data in UKG software
  • Utilize software to sort compliance tracking and audit data for reporting purposes monthly 
  • Process garnishments on a bi-weekly basis - 25 on average
  • Support various projects related to customers job sites and process timekeeping data that will be uploaded into UKG for reporting
  • Additional responsibilities as required by management
Qualifications :
  • Multi-state, high-volume payroll experience
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills - Pivot Tables & VLOOKUP
  • Strong communication skills
  • UKG is preferred 
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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