Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Senior Payroll Specialist where your expertise directly impacts employee satisfaction and operational excellence. We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 500+ employees across multiple states. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear growth pathways in a dynamic corporate environment.
Our Chula Vista headquarters offers modern amenities, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values precision and innovation. You'll collaborate with HR, finance, and department leaders to ensure payroll accuracy while contributing to process improvements that save time and reduce errors.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 500+ employees including garnishments, commissions, and bonuses
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (CA, AZ, NV)
- Manage time and attendance system integrations and troubleshooting
- Prepare and file year-end tax forms (W-2, 1099) and quarterly payroll tax returns
- Conduct payroll audits and implement process improvements
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with exceptional service
- Collaborate with HR on benefits administration and deductions
Qualifications
- 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Expert knowledge of CA labor laws and federal wage-hour regulations
- Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Experience with payroll audits and compliance reporting
- Ability to manage sensitive financial data with discretion