<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Benefits/Retirement Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Downey, California. In this role, you will ensure accurate payroll tax reporting, reconciliation, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will play a key part in maintaining payroll accuracy, supporting district payroll teams, and contributing to the organization's ongoing initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><strong>Retirement Contributions Weekly Trigger Review</strong></p><ul><li>Review, research and reconcile all retirement deductions are calculated correctly prior to the final payroll run</li><li>Identify and resolve contribution discrepancies by uploading correction (OTDED/PDED) files to HCM.</li><li>Communicate necessary corrections and coordinate with district when applicable.</li></ul><p><strong>Retirement Reporting & Updating Enrollment in STRS/PERS</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the review and reconciliations of retirement reporting and contributions.</li><li>Resolve submission errors and ensure successful acceptance retirement files by STRS/PERS deadlines.</li><li>Process enrollment and termination updates in STRS/PERS</li><li>Submit reconciliation control logs to district support staff communication monetary changes made to retirement files.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><br></p><ul><li>Strong foundational CalSTRS/CalPERS knowledge, payroll knowledge, HR knowledge</li><li>Experience processing unit testing</li><li>Experience performing retirement earnings and contribution reconciliation in a multi-district or complex organizational environment.</li><li>Working knowledge of retirement rules, special compensation and stipend earnings, K-12, and Community College stipends.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to support and train end users with retirement related inquiries</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing and reconciliation</li></ul><p><br></p>

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