Payroll Specialist
Jobot · Irvine, CA · 2 days ago
On-siteHuman Resources$29–$33/hrFull-time
About the role
This role processes payroll on a recurring cycle and maintains compliance across all applicable jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule for both hourly and salaried employees
- Review and audit timekeeping data, including overtime, PTO, and shift differentials
- Administer garnishments, deductions, benefit elections, and 401(k) contributions
- Reconcile payroll registers and prepare payroll journal entries for the general ledger
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements
- Prepare and reconcile quarterly and annual filings including W-2s
- Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies
- Support audits, workers compensation reporting, and payroll system improvements
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience
- Multi-state payroll experience
- Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour regulations
- Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paylocity, or UKG
- Strong Excel skills and proven discretion with confidential information
- High school diploma required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus
Pay
$29 - $33 per hour