Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a reliable Payroll Specialist to join a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing organization in Concord, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can oversee weekly payroll with precision while also supporting core human resources activities. The position plays an important role in maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating benefit and leave administration, and helping the HR team stay aligned with compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and adjustments are completed accurately and on schedule.• Verify payroll data by reviewing hours, taxes, benefit withholdings, retirement contributions, and other earnings or deduction entries before each pay cycle is finalized.• Prepare and submit required payroll tax payments and related filings, and administer wage garnishments and other mandatory deductions.• Investigate payroll issues, respond to employee questions, and resolve discrepancies through careful research and documentation.• Maintain secure payroll files and support reporting and reconciliation activities to help ensure clean and accurate records.• Assist with benefits administration by reconciling insurance invoices, updating enrollment information, and coordinating with carriers when issues arise.• Track leave activity and maintain organized documentation for absences and employee support matters tied to payroll and benefits.• Support human resources operations by preparing employment documentation, coordinating interviews, assisting with onboarding, and maintaining personnel records.• Monitor employment eligibility documentation, help conduct periodic audits, and contribute to HR compliance efforts while protecting confidential employee information.