Jobs · Human Resources · California

Payroll Specialist

Jobot · Vernon, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHuman Resources$65k–$80k/yrFull-time

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time using Paycom
  • Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
  • Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies
  • Prepare payroll-related reports and analyses using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and time records
  • Partner with HR and Finance to support audits, year-end processes (W-2s, etc.), and tax filings
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll data

Preferred / Bonus Responsibilities

  • Support employee relations matters and serve as a point of contact for employee questions or concerns
  • Aid in benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and vendor coordination
  • Assist with onboarding processes, including new hire paperwork, orientation, and system setup
  • Assist with other HR generalist duties as needed

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of payroll processing experience
  • Proficiency with Paycom (or similar payroll/HRIS systems)
  • Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data reconciliation)
  • Solid understanding of payroll compliance, tax withholding, and wage/hour regulations
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in additional HR functions: employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding
  • Bilingual in Spanish (spoken and written)
  • FPC or CPP certification a plus

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to grow into broader HR responsibilities

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