Payroll Specialist
Santa Ana, CA (Hybrid)
$70,000 - $80,000
Description
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations within a fast-growing company in Santa Ana, CA. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys being hands-on, and is looking to grow with a collaborative organization.
Responsibilities :
- Contribute to payroll processes and payroll data integrity for all client's companies.
- Inputs and prepares payroll data. Utilizes payroll system(s) to produce accurate and timely payroll.
- Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, PTO accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management and as required.
- Maintains payroll system(s), audits records, and generates reports.
- Ensures effective processes related to meal policy compliance.
- Implements and maintains processes for benefit deductions and reporting.
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable State and Federal wage and hour laws, applying them accordingly to ensure compliance to regulations.
- Assists company leaders on payroll procedures to facilitate compliance.
- Ensures that wage garnishments are processes consistent with garnishment requests and state regulations.
- Assists with audits related to pay records.
- Evaluates and recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
- Assists in identifying trends in Payroll compliance issues and participates in identifying solutions and system changes to mitigate risk concerns.
- Maintains strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications :
4+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a high-growth or fast-paced environmentStrong knowledge of payroll processes, wage & hour compliance, and multi-state payrollExperience with Paylocity highly preferred (or other major payroll software)Bachelor's Degree, Certified Payroll Specialist would be desirableStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential informationFlexible and adaptable to changing priorities with a positive, team-oriented attitudeResults-driven, proactive, and collaborative team player with adaptability, empathy, and integrityWhy Join Them?
Opportunity to be part of a growing company with room for career developmentSupportive, collaborative team environmentCompetitive compensation and benefits packageConveniently located in Santa Ana