Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a service organization in San Diego, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity will support full-cycle payroll operations in an onsite environment while helping ensure accurate and compliant pay practices. The position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing payroll data, addressing employee questions, and collaborating with internal teams to keep payroll processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Administer biweekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 150 to 200 employees using ADP Workforce Now.
• Examine payroll information carefully to confirm the accuracy of time records, earnings, withholdings, deductions, and tax calculations before final processing.
• Update and maintain payroll files to ensure employee information remains complete, current, and reliable.
• Investigate payroll issues and respond to employee questions promptly to resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Enter and process employment changes such as new hires, separations, pay adjustments, and other status updates affecting payroll.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and support reconciliation efforts to validate payroll results and related records.
• Apply federal, state, and local payroll requirements to help maintain compliance across payroll activities.
• Work closely with Human Resources and Accounting to coordinate payroll inputs and support related administrative processes.
• At least 2 years of payroll experience, with a preference for candidates who bring 3 or more years in a similar role.
• Demonstrated background handling payroll for employee populations of 150 or more.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll processing environment.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour standards, and tax withholding requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with payroll data and reports.
• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational ability, and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Experience supporting full-cycle and multi-state payroll processes is strongly preferred.