Payroll Technician
<p><strong>SUMMARY:</strong> We are seeking a meticulous Payroll Technician to play a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a workforce of 1,350+ employees across multiple states. This position requires strong payroll knowledge and a solid understanding of regulations governing both union and non-union populations. Experience with Dayforce is strongly preferred but not required.</p><p> The ideal candidate brings precision, sound judgment, and a commitment to data integrity—recognizing that every paycheck represents a real employee relying on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p> KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p> </p><ul><li>Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule using Dayforce</li><li>Review and audit timecards, pay codes, PTO, and sick time to ensure data integrity</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, retro pay, commissions, and bonuses</li><li>Handle payroll corrections, off-cycle checks, and pay adjustments</li><li>Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour laws, and company policies</li><li>Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries with professionalism and accuracy</li><li>Support payroll reporting, internal and external audits, and record retention requirements</li><li>Partner with HR to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Manage end-to-end garnishment processing, including new setups, ongoing maintenance, and terminations</li><li>Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and employee data at all times</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives</li></ul><p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</p><p> </p><ul><li>5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience</li><li>Strong working knowledge of FLSA, overtime calculations, and wage and hour laws</li><li>High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines</li><li>Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p><p> </p><ul><li>Hands-on Dayforce payroll experience</li><li>Component pay or complex pay structure experience</li><li>Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation</li><li>Experience supporting union payroll populations</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>Hands-on Dayforce payroll experience</li><li>Component pay or complex pay structure experience</li><li>Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation</li><li>Experience supporting union payroll populations</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Pico Rivera, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
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25 - 29 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>SUMMARY:</strong> We are seeking a meticulous Payroll Technician to play a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a workforce of 1,350+ employees across multiple states. This position requires strong payroll knowledge and a solid understanding of regulations governing both union and non-union populations. Experience with Dayforce is strongly preferred but not required.</p><p> The ideal candidate brings precision, sound judgment, and a commitment to data integrity—recognizing that every paycheck represents a real employee relying on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p> KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p> </p><ul><li>Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule using Dayforce</li><li>Review and audit timecards, pay codes, PTO, and sick time to ensure data integrity</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, retro pay, commissions, and bonuses</li><li>Handle payroll corrections, off-cycle checks, and pay adjustments</li><li>Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour laws, and company policies</li><li>Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries with professionalism and accuracy</li><li>Support payroll reporting, internal and external audits, and record retention requirements</li><li>Partner with HR to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Manage end-to-end garnishment processing, including new setups, ongoing maintenance, and terminations</li><li>Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and employee data at all times</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives</li></ul><p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</p><p> </p><ul><li>5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience</li><li>Strong working knowledge of FLSA, overtime calculations, and wage and hour laws</li><li>High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines</li><li>Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p><p> </p><ul><li>Hands-on Dayforce payroll experience</li><li>Component pay or complex pay structure experience</li><li>Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation</li><li>Experience supporting union payroll populations</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-06-11T00:00:00Z