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.