Payroll Specialist

Santa Ana, California - Contract To Hire - Job ID #2814

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Your Role
As a payroll specialist, you will contribute to the company’s success by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees.
What You’ll Do:

  • Process high-volume payroll (600+) specific to union contracts (Operating Engineers, Laborers, Laborers Solar, Carpenters, Teamsters, Cement Mason/Millrights, and Ironworkers) across multiple states including California, Nevada, and Arizona.
  • Prepare monthly union reports.
  • Perform garnishments and deductions.
  • Prepare weekly tax payments.
  • Review time sheets and wage computations to identify and reconcile pay discrepancies.
  • Process manual checks as needed: adjustments, shortages, and layoffs.
  • Review of and compliance with all EDD audits.
  • Respond to payroll related inquiries.
  • Working with a high volume of paperwork and confidential information.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

  • 2-3 years proven experience as a payroll specialist, payroll clerk, or in a similar role.
  • Ability to work on-site; this is not a remote position.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States, full-time (Monday-Friday) with overtime as necessary.
  • Strong understanding of payroll principles, laws, and regulations (e.g., FLSA, tax regulations).
  • Experience with payroll software.
  • Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to discreetly handle sensitive, confidential, and time-sensitive duties while maintaining a solid customer service orientation.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, with the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets.
  • Excellent numerical and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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