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Payroll Specialist

$35 - $40 per hour

Ultimate LLC

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Specialist


Location: Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)


Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM


Employment Type: Temp to Hire


Salary: $35-$40/hr. DOE


We're partnering with a well-established national organization seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce.

This role is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys being hands-on with payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and HRIS administration. You'll serve as a key resource for employees and business leaders while ensuring accurate, timely payroll execution across multiple states.


What You'll Be Doing
  • Process biweekly payroll for a large multi-state employee population
  • Administer ADP Workforce Now, including Payroll, Time & Attendance, HRIS, Tax, and Reporting modules
  • Audit payroll and timekeeping data to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Manage garnishments, tax levies, employment verifications, and payroll adjustments
  • Generate payroll reports and support audits
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide exceptional customer service
  • Partner closely with HR, Finance, Operations, and leadership teams on payroll-related matters
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
What We're Looking For
  • 4-8 years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing
  • Experience supporting a high-volume employee population
  • Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance and wage & hour regulations
  • Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred
  • Advanced attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • CPP, PHR, or SHRM certifications are a plus

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step beyond Payroll Administrator or Payroll Coordinator while remaining actively involved in payroll operations. The team is seeking a strong individual contributor who can independently manage complex payroll processes and support a large employee population.

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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Job Reference: JN -092026-430081
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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