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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

BrainworksSan Diego, CA, United States
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

About the Company

A well-established, mid-sized organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its Accounting & Finance team. This company values accuracy, collaboration, and efficiency, offering a supportive environment where you can make an immediate impact.

Role Overview

The Payroll Specialist will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a 300+ employee workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across multiple pay frequencies. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in UKG, strong reconciliation skills, and a background in manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and reconcile weekly payroll for hourly employees and semi-monthly payroll for salaried staff
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and support audits and internal controls
  • Manage employee data changes, deductions, and benefits integrations
  • Prepare and review payroll reports, ensuring accuracy across pay, tax, and deduction fields
  • Collaborate closely with HR and Accounting teams on journal entries, accruals, and compliance
  • Address employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and discretion
  • Support year-end reporting, W-2 processing, and payroll tax filings

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of UKG (UKG Pro or Dimensions)
  • Intermediate Excel proficiency (pivot tables, reconciliations, lookups)
  • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and manage confidential data
  • BrainWorks specializes in providing exceptional Interim talent to help businesses navigate critical challenges, maintain continuity, and achieve their goals. Our Interim Practice delivers skilled professionals to ensure your organization is equipped to succeed in transitional or urgent scenarios.

    Whether you need Interim leaders for short-term projects, seasonal demands, or critical gaps, our consultants leverage industry expertise and a strong network to connect you with the right professionals-fast. From mid-level managers to senior executives, we provide flexible solutions tailored to your unique needs.

    Backed by our proven process, BrainWorks provides quality, speed, and results to all of our clients. When you partner with us, you'll receive trusted expertise from consultants dedicated to driving your business forward. Learn more at brainworksinc.com.

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