Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Costa Mesa, California for a Contract position. This role will oversee high-volume payroll operations for a large hourly workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong end-to-end payroll experience, sound knowledge of timekeeping practices, and the ability to work effectively within fast-paced payroll environments.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the full payroll cycle for approximately 1,300 hourly employees on a bi-weekly schedule, maintaining accuracy and timeliness throughout each pay period.
• Review, validate, and process payroll data for a multi-state employee population, ensuring compliance with applicable wage and hour requirements.
• Investigate and resolve payroll inquiries submitted through a ticketing system, providing clear follow-up and timely issue resolution.
• Audit time and attendance records before payroll submission to confirm hours, exceptions, and pay adjustments are properly recorded.
• Use Rippling to process payroll transactions, maintain payroll records, and support consistent payroll administration.
• Assist with Workday-related payroll activities tied to time attendance and payroll processing as needed.
• Reconcile payroll information and identify discrepancies, making corrections prior to finalizing payroll runs.
• Partner with internal teams to support accurate employee data updates that affect pay, deductions, and time reporting.• At least 5 years of experience handling full cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to process payroll for large hourly employee populations, including workforces exceeding 500 employees.
• Hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll with strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Rippling for payroll administration and reporting.
• Familiarity with Workday HRIS, particularly in areas connected to payroll and time tracking.
• Experience reviewing attendance records and resolving timekeeping discrepancies before payroll completion.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.