Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a team in California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment supporting a large employee population. The right candidate will bring strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, payroll compliance, and payroll systems while delivering dependable service to employees and internal stakeholders.Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.• Handle multi-state payroll activities while applying applicable wage and hour rules, tax requirements, and payroll regulations.• Review employee time records for completeness and accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and validate approvals before each payroll cycle.• Manage bi-monthly payroll schedules and maintain payroll data within systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity.• Calculate earnings, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal partners, providing clear guidance on pay, deductions, and timekeeping matters.• Maintain payroll records and support audits, reporting needs, and reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.