Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist $29 - $33 per hour | Irvine, CA | On-site | Permanent A bit about us: We are a well-established company with a strong reputation in our market and steady growth ahead. As our headcount grows, we are adding a Payroll Specialist to own the payroll cycle end to end. This is an opportunity to join a stable organization where accuracy and confidentiality are valued and the role carries real ownership. Why join us? Stable, well-established company with consistent growth and no history of layoffs Growing headcount and a path toward Payroll Lead or Payroll Manager Predictable schedule outside of payroll processing days Own the payroll cycle end to end instead of supporting one step of it Trusted, high-visibility seat working closely with HR and Finance leadership Job Details This role processes payroll on a recurring cycle and maintains compliance across all applicable jurisdictions. Responsibilities Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule for both hourly and salaried employees Review and audit timekeeping data, including overtime, PTO, and shift differentials Administer garnishments, deductions, benefit elections, and 401(k) contributions Reconcile payroll registers and prepare payroll journal entries for the general ledger Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements Prepare and reconcile quarterly and annual filings including W-2s Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies Support audits, workers compensation reporting, and payroll system improvements Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience Multi-state payroll experience Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour regulations Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paylocity, or UKG Strong Excel skills and proven discretion with confidential information High school diploma required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. #J-18808-Ljbffr