Payroll Coordinator

Job Title: Payroll Coordinator

Location: San Marcos, CA (Hybrid 1 day onsite per week)

Type: Contract (6 9 Months)

Pay Rate: $28 $32/hr (W2)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Coordinator to support a high-volume payroll environment within a healthcare setting. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries. The position offers a hybrid schedule with one on-site day per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and distribute payroll accurately and on schedule

• Support payroll functions including timecards, taxes, garnishments, and reconciliations

• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries

• Run, audit, and validate payroll reports for accuracy

• Process manual checks, reversals, adjustments, and PTO accruals

• Assist with tax reporting, W-2 processing, and audit support

• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll laws and regulations

• Educate managers and employees on payroll systems and procedures

• Support process improvements and special payroll-related projects

Required Qualifications:

• Must have Workday experience

• Minimum 2+ years of business clerical and payroll processing experience

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Access, and Windows-based systems

• High School Diploma or equivalent (education/training/experience combination acceptable)

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving ability

• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume payroll environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

• 3+ years of high-volume payroll processing experience

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience

• Healthcare industry experience

• Experience with Lawson and API Time & Attendance systems

Additional Highlights:

• Hybrid role (1 onsite day per week, scheduled by manager)

• Exposure to a fast-paced healthcare payroll environment

• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives