Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist and become the backbone of our employee compensation system. This critical role offers weekly pay cycles and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge HRIS platforms in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You'll ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. If you're detail-oriented with a passion for precision and want to make an immediate impact, this is your chance to grow with a forward-thinking San Diego company.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees with 100% accuracy
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings in compliance with CA/Federal laws
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries within 24 hours
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare monthly/quarterly reports
- Administer benefits enrollment and deductions through ADP Workforce Now
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll processes
- Conduct internal audits and implement process improvements
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or equivalent HRIS
- FPC or CPP certification preferred
- Expert knowledge of CA labor laws and tax regulations
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Proven ability to meet strict payroll deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills