Sr. Payroll Specialist- JD Edwards (JDE) Exp Required

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Sr. Payroll Specialist to join their client's team in California. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. The position is on-site in Pasadena and is a temp-to-hire opportunity. The Sr. Payroll Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing under the guidance of the Payroll Manager and Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly payroll, including data entry of time, checking for errors, and preparing paychecks and direct deposit files.
• Preparing union fringe benefit reports, compiling data, preparing check requests, and submitting reports.
• Maintaining pay and fringe benefit information using JDE and HCM systems.
• Providing timely responses to general questions, payroll issues, and EDD benefit/new hire inquiries.
• Inputting new and rehire employee personnel information into the system.
• Performing general office duties such as filing, copying, and distribution.
• Ordering stop payments and preparing manual checks.
• Researching payroll job cost corrections.
• Preparing benefit reports and inputting benefit deductions.
• Reconciling payroll prior to transmission and validating confirmed reports.
• Understanding proper taxation of employer-paid benefits and ensuring compliance with Federal and State wage and hour laws.
• Processing correct garnishment calculations and compliance.
• Performing compliance checks for unclaimed property payroll checks.
• Processing accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc.).
• Answering payroll-related questions from Human Resources and Accounting departments and resolving discrepancies.
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Payroll Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience processing with and/or managing an in-house Payroll system, such as Oracle JD Edwards.
• 5+ years of previous Payroll experience.
• 5+ years of data entry experience into an accounting/payroll system.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel is required.
• Accurate 10-key by touch with 9000 ks/min and demonstrated 99.9% data-entry accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required, with the ability to investigate, document, and resolve issues professionally.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with minimal errors.

Required Work Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, on-site in Pasadena, CA.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive hourly rate with the potential for permanent employment after the temporary period.

Additional Details

Salary: $26.92 - $33.65 per hour

This position is temp-to-hire and offers a chance to work within a supportive team environment. Candidates who excel in the role may have opportunities for long-term career growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.