Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a hotel organization in San Diego, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position focuses on delivering accurate, timely payroll processing while supporting employee record maintenance, reporting, and payroll-related issue resolution. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll practices, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing, including off-cycle payments and manual checks when required.
• Review employee time entries, identify exceptions, and work with managers or employees to correct missed or inaccurate punches before payroll is finalized.
• Research payroll variances, make necessary corrections, and handle adjustments such as final wages, supplemental pay, and other earning changes.
• Maintain organized payroll files and employee documentation, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and properly stored in digital systems.
• Administer additional earnings such as service charges, bonuses, commissions, incentives, and other payroll-related payments.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports, support reconciliations, and assist with internal reviews and audit activities.
• Coordinate year-end payroll tasks, including W-2 distribution support and responses to employment verification requests.
• Contribute to payroll data accuracy, system updates, compliance tracking, and special projects tied to payroll operations.• At least 2 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience supporting full-cycle payroll, preferably in environments with high employee volume.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll practices and applicable wage and hour requirements.
• Experience using Paycom or a comparable payroll platform.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, VLOOKUPs, and Pivot Tables.
• Strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Associate degree, payroll certification, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills are preferred.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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