<p>A growing company in Oceanside is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, employee payroll support, and compliance-related payroll activities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable handling payroll in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</u></strong></p><p>Payroll Administration</p><ul><li>Process biweekly and semi-monthly payroll for multi-department employee groups</li><li>Review and audit payroll data including timekeeping, overtime, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Maintain payroll records, employee changes, and payroll documentation</li><li>Process garnishments, deductions, bonuses, and tax updates accurately</li><li>Support payroll reconciliations and reporting processes</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation support</li></ul><p>Compliance &amp; Reporting</p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policies</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and reporting requests</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives related to payroll operations</li></ul>

<p><strong><u>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES</u></strong></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of payroll processes and payroll compliance regulations</li><li>Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Excellent organizational and communication skills</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information professionally</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Education &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>3+ years of payroll processing experience required</li><li>Multi-state payroll experience preferred</li><li>Experience processing payroll in high-volume environments preferred</li></ul><p>Systems &amp; Software</p><ul><li>Experience with ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Paycom, or similar payroll systems preferred</li><li>Microsoft Excel proficiency required</li></ul><p>Certifications</p><ul><li>CPP certification preferred but not required</li></ul><p><br></p>

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