We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Brea, California. This is a long-term contract position within the food and food processing industry, offering the opportunity to work on complex payroll functions for a large, multi-state workforce. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll systems and processes, ensuring accurate and efficient operations. Responsibilities: • Manage payroll processing for 600-700 employees across multiple states, including weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly schedules. • Audit payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies. • Administer garnishments and liens in alignment with legal and company standards. • Generate and review reports to validate timekeeping data across various facilities. • Compile and reconcile 401K contributions, preparing detailed reports for third-party vendors. • Utilize payroll systems such as Vantage, Workforce Management, and Kronos iSeries to streamline operations. • Collaborate with other payroll specialists to maintain consistency and efficiency. • Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies to support smooth processing. • Handle additional payroll-related tasks as needed to support organizational goals.

• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing for large organizations. • Familiarity with payroll systems like Vantage, Workforce Management, and Kronos iSeries. • Demonstrated ability to manage payroll for over 500 employees across multiple states. • Proficiency in processing weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls. • Strong analytical skills to audit and reconcile payroll and benefits data. • Knowledge of garnishment and lien handling procedures. • Excellent organizational and time-management skills. • Ability to work collaboratively within a team of payroll specialists.

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Brea, CA
onsite
Temporary
28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Brea, California. This is a long-term contract position within the food and food processing industry, offering the opportunity to work on complex payroll functions for a large, multi-state workforce. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll systems and processes, ensuring accurate and efficient operations. Responsibilities: • Manage payroll processing for 600-700 employees across multiple states, including weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly schedules. • Audit payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies. • Administer garnishments and liens in alignment with legal and company standards. • Generate and review reports to validate timekeeping data across various facilities. • Compile and reconcile 401K contributions, preparing detailed reports for third-party vendors. • Utilize payroll systems such as Vantage, Workforce Management, and Kronos iSeries to streamline operations. • Collaborate with other payroll specialists to maintain consistency and efficiency. • Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies to support smooth processing. • Handle additional payroll-related tasks as needed to support organizational goals.
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