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Payroll Specialist I

$24 - $26 per hour

Primary Talent Partners

Payroll Specialist

Primary Talent Partners has a 12 month contract opening for a Payroll Specialist to join a national life sciences company for an onsite position operating out of Brea, CA. Pay: $24.00/hr - $26.00/hr. Contract: 12 months, extensions likely, conversion possible. Type: W-2, cannot support C2C or provide visa sponsorship. Onsite: Onsite 5 days per week in Brea, CA.

Responsibilities
  • Enter and maintain payroll-related data in payroll and HR systems with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Review payroll information for completeness and identify discrepancies for resolution.
  • Provide administrative support to the Pay & Benefits team in payroll processing activities.
  • Assist with payroll documentation, record maintenance, and employee data updates.
  • Respond to routine payroll-related inquiries and escalate complex issues as appropriate.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow established procedures, and work effectively within a team environment.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io

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