A well-established nonprofit organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume payroll environment and takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and supporting employees across the organization.

This position offers a hybrid schedule and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization making an impact in the community. Must live in San Diego County.

Pay: $26-$31/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll and assist with off-cycle payments as needed
• Review payroll data for accuracy, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations
• Reconcile payroll reports and validate imported data prior to processing
• Handle payroll adjustments including retro pay, garnishments, and other special transactions
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including tax withholdings and direct deposit information
• Support onboarding processes related to payroll, including benefit and time-off setup
• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and year-end processes
• Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports to internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of payroll processing experience in a high-volume environment
• Experience working with payroll systems; Dayforce experience highly preferred
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Excel and general accounting systems
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues independently
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities