Payroll Practitioner I

Location: San Diego, CA
Schedule: Hybrid (1 day in-office per week)
Duration: Temporary Assignment (6-12 weeks)
Pay Rate: $24/hr

About the Company

Our client is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms, providing innovative risk management and benefits solutions to clients across the country.

Position Summary

The Payroll Practitioner I is responsible for preparing payroll, maintaining timekeeping records, processing payroll-related transactions, and supporting multi-state payroll operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit and verify timekeeping records for accuracy and compliance
• Process payroll adjustments including tax changes and deductions
• Process garnishments and tax levies
• Prepare and process payroll and manual check requests
• Process employee terminations and related payroll activities
• Maintain employee payroll and timekeeping records
• Allocate payroll expenses to the general ledger
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries
• Maintain accuracy across high-volume payroll processing
• Perform additional payroll-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of multi-state payroll experience
• Experience processing payroll deductions, garnishments, and terminations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving and time management abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using HRIS or timekeeping systems (such as UltiPro)
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel
• Familiarity with general ledger allocations
• Experience supporting multi-location payroll operations

Additional Details

• Temporary coverage for leave of absence
• Hybrid flexibility with limited in-office requirement
• Opportunity to support a well-established payroll team

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.