Payroll Support Specialist

A leading company in Monterey is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a flexible opportunity available on either a contract or contract-to-hire basis. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: The role can be structured as either full-time or part-time, offering flexibility to accommodate the right candidate's schedule! The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced processing high-volume, biweekly payroll while ensuring compliance with California wage and hour laws. Responsibilities Process end-to-end biweekly payroll for around 100 employees Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, deductions, and garnishments. Review and audit payroll data for accuracy prior to processing Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner Ensure compliance with all California payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policies Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and payroll-related audits Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate employee and payroll data Qualifications 3+ years of payroll processing experience Experience processing biweekly payroll for at least 50 employees Strong knowledge of California payroll laws and wage and hour regulations High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel Ability to manage confidential information with discretion #J-18808-Ljbffr