Payroll Specialist (Urgent Hire)

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 payroll team!

Schedule: 8am-5pm (Monday - Friday)

Salary: $30.00 - $35.00

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

A growing food manufacturer seeking an HR professional with strong potential, HR certification required, to join its fast-paced team.

Company Description

A growing food manufacturer seeking an HR professional with strong potential, HR certification required, to join its fast-paced team.