We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage and process weekly payroll for a growing organization. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, and supporting compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.
Responsibilities:
Process weekly payroll for employees in an accurate and timely manner using Paylocity
Review, audit, and validate timekeeping data, including hours worked, overtime, and deductions
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies
Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, deductions, and pay discrepancies
Reconcile payroll reports and assist with general ledger entries as needed
Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports to management
Support year-end processes including W-2 preparation and audits
Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure alignment on employee data and payroll accuracy
Qualifications:
3+ years of payroll processing experience
Experience processingweekly payroll required
Proficiency with Paylocity preferred but not required
Strong knowledge of California payroll laws and wage & hour compliance
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting
