Payroll Specialist

Payroll Technician (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Whittier, CA
Schedule: On-site | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation: $30-$34/hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Technician to play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a workforce of 1,300+ employees across multiple states. This position requires strong payroll expertise and a solid understanding of regulations impacting both union and non-union employee populations.

The ideal candidate is highly meticulous, exercises sound judgment, and understands the importance of payroll accuracy-recognizing that each paycheck directly impacts employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
• 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
• Support payroll reporting, audits, and record retention requirements
• Partner with HR to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Manage end-to-end garnishment processing (setup, maintenance, and terminations)
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Dayforce payroll systems
• Experience with complex or component-based pay structures
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience supporting union payroll populations

Additional Requirements

• Must be a local candidate able to work on-site
• Stable work history (no frequent job changes preferred)
• Experience in a mid-to-large size organization (~1,000+ employees) strongly preferred

Please click apply now and submit your resume. I will call you immediately to discuss this position. ***Local Los Angeles residents only will be considered. Thank you, Letty Stuard, LHH Recruitment Solutions, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist, letty.stuard@ lhh.com

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.


Pay Details: $30.00 to $34.00 per hour

Search managed by: Letty Stuard


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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