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Payroll Specialist

$30 - $36 per hour

Addison Group

Payroll Specialist

Location: Anaheim, CA (On-site)

Assignment Type: Temp-to-Permanent

Compensation: $30 - $36 / hour

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Job Description

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established organization in Orange County seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This role will support high-volume, multi-state payroll operations and requires a strong understanding of payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and payroll accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll for large employee populations, possess strong systems knowledge, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process semi-monthly and bi-weekly multi-state payroll for a large employee population
  • Review and validate payroll data to ensure accurate payroll payments, deductions, and reporting
  • Audit timekeeping records and employee payroll changes for accuracy and compliance
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Maintain payroll records and assist with quarterly and year-end payroll reporting
  • Support payroll tax reconciliations, W-2 processing, and related compliance activities
  • Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with account reconciliations
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Human Resources and Accounting teams
  • Generate payroll reports and support ad hoc financial and payroll analysis requests
  • Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive employee payroll information
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of high-volume, multi-state payroll experience
  • Experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees required
  • Strong knowledge of payroll systems, including Workday
  • Experience working with Workday and payroll/timekeeping systems preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and manipulate payroll data
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment
EEO Statement

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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