Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a team in California in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This onsite role supports permanent hours Monday through Friday and is ideal for someone who can oversee payroll operations with accuracy, consistency, and strong regulatory awareness. The position plays an important role in keeping payroll records current, processing biweekly payroll on schedule, and supporting sound financial administration.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete in-house payroll cycle and ensure employees are compensated accurately and within established deadlines.

• Process biweekly payroll while verifying earnings, deductions, and adjustments before final submission.

• Prepare payroll-related filings and year-end documents, including quarterly reports and W-2 forms, with close attention to accuracy.

• Maintain timekeeping and attendance data, updating records as needed to support correct payroll calculations.

• Administer payroll changes tied to garnishments, retirement contributions, and other employee-specific deductions or withholdings.

• Reconcile payroll activity, review transaction details, and assist with audits to support accurate financial reporting.

• Apply current federal and state payroll regulations to day-to-day processing and help maintain ongoing compliance across payroll practices.

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• At least 2 years of direct experience processing payroll in a hands-on capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of full-cycle in-house payroll, including biweekly payroll processing and payroll tax activities.
• Experience preparing quarterly filings, W-2s, and other standard payroll documentation.
• Understanding of timekeeping systems, payroll adjustments, garnishments, and 401(k) deductions.
• Solid accounting skills related to payroll reconciliations and transaction review.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Great Plains is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state payroll regulations.
• Spanish language skills are a plus, along with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.