Payroll Specialist

A growing company in the services/hospitality-related space is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This role is highly visible and plays a critical part in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes ownership, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable navigating evolving processes and systems. This is a temporary to hire opportunity that will begin onsite and transition to a hybrid schedule. Key Responsibilities Process bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state employee population Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations Review and audit timesheets to maintain data accuracy and integrity Manage benefit and 401(k) deductions, including reporting and reconciliations Support payroll system enhancements and process improvements Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries Assist with ad hoc projects and reporting as needed Qualifications 3+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a 100+ employee environment Experience processing multi-state payroll Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (audits, reconciliations, reporting) Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Experience with ADP Workforce Now Familiarity with 401(k) payroll administration Understanding of prevailing wage requirements Experience working with union employees (preferred) Knowledge of California labor laws strongly preferred Compensation & Benefits Salary range for the role is noted in this posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Equal Opportunity Employment Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr