Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team in the South Bay area on a temp-to-hire basis. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys a hands-on role and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll from start to finish, strong attention to detail, and the ability to research and resolve payroll discrepancies independently.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and timely for employees
• Review and audit timesheets, timecards, and payroll data prior to processing
• Calculate regular wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, and other adjustments
• Process employee changes including new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay-rate changes
• Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions
• Process payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and other adjustments
• Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records
• Assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations
• Partner with HR and other internal teams to resolve payroll and employee data issues
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation
• Assist with other payroll and accounting-related projects as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, deductions, overtime, garnishments, and payroll adjustments
• Experience working with an HRIS/payroll system such as Paycom, Paylocity, NetSuite, Workday, or similar
• Strong Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and basic reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

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