Payroll Specialist
Irvine, CA Temporary $40.00 - $65.00/hr Remote

Job Description

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The HR/Payroll department, where precision meets people. Our dedicated team ensures the seamless execution of payroll processes, embodying a commitment to data integrity, accuracy, and compliance. We partner with HR's cross-functional leaders with a focus and emphasis on fostering a positive associate experience and supporting business needs.

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Payroll Specialist will serve as a key member of the payroll team, with responsibility for full-cycle bi-weekly payroll processing for 1,800+ associates. You will support payroll and monitor all necessary tasks to accomplish payroll processing objectives for all regions within a multi-state environment. The Payroll Specialist must be detail-orientated with significant knowledge and experience in payroll administration, including state and federal regulations. This individual is responsible for providing accurate and timely payroll processing, problem resolution as needed, commitment to process improvement, and strong customer service. The Payroll Specialist will also assist their peers within the team with troubleshooting complex payroll issues or queries.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Payroll Operations: Process and verify bi-weekly payroll. Administer payroll functions including calculating paychecks, bonuses, withholding taxes, on-demand terminations, and other deductions. Ensure all employees are paid correctly and on time.
  • Business Partnership: Coordinate and partner with cross-functional teams to keep all payroll records accurate and up to date. Continuously identify and develop solutions for automation and process efficiency to improve productivity.
  • Compliance and Regulation: Stay abreast of state and federal payroll regulations, assisting with compliance matters. Produce audit reports to validate payroll data integrity meeting SOX requirements for an associate population of 1,800 + specifically in California and Washington.
  • Audit data concerning transfer of associates between departments and or locations, rate changes, FLSA changes, and LOA payments.
  • Process and monitor child support and wage garnishment orders.
  • Upload payroll imports/EIBs into Workday.
  • Process, review, and audit automated standard reports to verify accuracy and correct any out-of-balance transactions as necessary.
  • Resolve payroll questions and issues from the region of associates by collecting and analyzing information and working with the appropriate channels to resolve timely and accurately.
  • Monitor payroll inbox/Service Now and provide associate assistance promptly to ensure quality customer service
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of associate information.
  • Other duties as prescribed

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The HR/Payroll department, where precision meets people. Our dedicated team ensures the seamless execution of payroll processes, embodying a commitment to data integrity, accuracy, and compliance. We partner with HR's cross-functional leaders with a focus and emphasis on fostering a positive associate experience and supporting business needs.

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Payroll Specialist will serve as a key member of the payroll team, with responsibility for full-cycle bi-weekly payroll processing for 1,800+ associates. You will support payroll and monitor all necessary tasks to accomplish payroll processing objectives for all regions within a multi-state environment. The Payroll Specialist must be detail-orientated with significant knowledge and experience in payroll administration, including state and federal regulations. This individual is responsible for providing accurate and timely payroll processing, problem resolution as needed, commitment to process improvement, and strong customer service. The Payroll Specialist will also assist their peers within the team with troubleshooting complex payroll issues or queries.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Payroll Operations: Process and verify bi-weekly payroll. Administer payroll functions including calculating paychecks, bonuses, withholding taxes, on-demand terminations, and other deductions. Ensure all employees are paid correctly and on time.
  • Business Partnership: Coordinate and partner with cross-functional teams to keep all payroll records accurate and up to date. Continuously identify and develop solutions for automation and process efficiency to improve productivity.
  • Compliance and Regulation: Stay abreast of state and federal payroll regulations, assisting with compliance matters. Produce audit reports to validate payroll data integrity meeting SOX requirements for an associate population of 1,800 + specifically in California and Washington.
  • Audit data concerning transfer of associates between departments and or locations, rate changes, FLSA changes, and LOA payments.
  • Process and monitor child support and wage garnishment orders.
  • Upload payroll imports/EIBs into Workday.
  • Process, review, and audit automated standard reports to verify accuracy and correct any out-of-balance transactions as necessary.
  • Resolve payroll questions and issues from the region of associates by collecting and analyzing information and working with the appropriate channels to resolve timely and accurately.
  • Monitor payroll inbox/Service Now and provide associate assistance promptly to ensure quality customer service
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of associate information.
  • Other duties as prescribed

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference: JN -022024-358753