Payroll Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

About the Role About the Role: We are partnering with one of our clients in the West Covina area who is looking to bring on a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong experience processing high-volume payroll accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Process high-volume, multi-state payroll on a regular basis (weekly/biweekly)

Ensure accuracy of payroll data including wages, bonuses, commissions, and deductions

Maintain and audit payroll records, timekeeping data, and employee information

Handle payroll adjustments, corrections, and off-cycle payments as needed

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and deductions

Support payroll reporting and reconciliation, including general ledger tie-outs

Partner with HR and Accounting teams on payroll-related processes and improvements

Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years of high-volume payroll processing experience (required)

Strong understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance requirements

Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)

High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines

Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

Potential for discretionary bonuses.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k) retirement plan.

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