Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a team in Vernon, California on a contract to hire basis. This position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance, and support a workforce of approximately 250 employees. The role requires strong hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll processing, including biweekly payroll administration and work within Paycom.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of about 250 employees, ensuring timely and accurate completion each pay period.

• Administer biweekly payroll activities, including reviewing hours, earnings, deductions, and adjustments before final submission.

• Maintain payroll records and verify employee data to support compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

• Use Paycom to process payroll transactions, troubleshoot discrepancies, and generate payroll-related reports as needed.

• Coordinate payroll support for employees with domestic and international pay considerations, ensuring proper handling and documentation.

• Investigate and resolve payroll variances, responding promptly to questions from employees and internal stakeholders.

• Reconcile payroll information and confirm that taxes, withholdings, and other payroll components are processed correctly.

• Partner with HR and finance teams to ensure payroll changes such as new employees, departures, and compensation updates are reflected accurately.

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including ownership of full-cycle payroll processing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage biweekly payroll in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience using Paycom for payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, compliance standards, and payroll recordkeeping practices.
• Experience supporting payroll for a workforce of approximately 250 employees.
• Familiarity with payroll scenarios involving international employee populations or cross-border pay considerations.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and problem-solving ability when handling sensitive payroll data.