Payroll Specialist

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. 

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

3+ years of payroll processing experience

Experience processing weekly 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