Sr. Payroll Specialist (Temp to Perm Hire) at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in San Diego, California

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist serves in a strategic supportive role within the Payroll Department. This role joins a group of payroll specialists in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and results-oriented Department to provide accurate processing of payroll. This position requires a self-starter that performs at a high level under strict recurring deadlines. This role requires an individual that has attention to detail, is deadline driven, the ability to foster an environment of continuous improvement, keep updated on payroll tax laws and be a team player. The position will work closely with HR, Accounting, Labor Compliance, IT, and Operations Departments.

Description of Duties & Scope:

• Manage weekly multi-state payroll processing for 1,600+ employees, ensuring integrated processes are running effectively
• Coordinate with Benefit & Human Resource team members to complete employee onboarding from HRIS into payroll system
• Review, interpret and maintain garnishments, levies and child support orders in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Audit weekly employee changes in UKG such as tax changes, direct deposit changes, rate changes, and employee transfers
• Complete verification of employment requests
• Audit and process weekly timesheets through UKG Workforce Management system
• Process termination PTO payouts, weekly layoff checks and missed hours as manual checks
• Ensure employees working prevailing wage projects are paid with correct rates and fringe benefits
• Research and resolve employee payroll issues, concerns, and errors
• Complete various reconciliation processes of garnishments, taxes, and labor reports
• Assist with other projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager
• Assist with weekly certified payroll reporting through LCPtracker

Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum 3 - 8 years' experience with full-cycle multi-state payroll (weekly)
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll and payroll tax rules and regulations in the US
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and Adobe or Bluebeam applications
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work well in a team environment to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrate ability to hold information confidential with use of appropriate judgment when handling sensitive data
• Familiarity with job costing, certified payroll reporting, and prevailing wages helpful but not required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growing environment where change is the norm; strong multi-tasking and organization skills
• Experience with in-house multi-state payroll processing and understanding of payroll tax and labor laws
• Energetic and positive attitude within a strong team environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy a must
• Familiarity with the following is a plus: MS Office, CMiC, UKG Core HR, UKG Workforce Management, LCPtracker, and Risk Cast.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree a plus

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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.