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Payroll Specialist
<p>A growing manufacturing company in San Marcos is looking for a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to support a high-volume, multi-shift workforce. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured processes, clear deadlines, and collaboration with HR and operations teams. You’ll play a key role in maintaining payroll accuracy for both hourly and salaried employees across multiple departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll for hourly production staff</li><li>Audit timecards, shift differentials, and overtime calculations</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee pay data</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding payroll changes</li><li>Coordinate with HR on benefits and deductions</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and support month-end close</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>2–4 years of payroll experience</li><li>Experience supporting hourly or union workforces preferred</li><li>Strong understanding of payroll processes and controls</li><li>Proficiency with payroll software and Excel</li><li>Ability to work on-site in an operations-focused environment</li><li>Strong organizational and time-management skills</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • San Marcos, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 28.00 - 34.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing manufacturing company in San Marcos is looking for a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to support a high-volume, multi-shift workforce. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured processes, clear deadlines, and collaboration with HR and operations teams. You’ll play a key role in maintaining payroll accuracy for both hourly and salaried employees across multiple departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll for hourly production staff</li><li>Audit timecards, shift differentials, and overtime calculations</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee pay data</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding payroll changes</li><li>Coordinate with HR on benefits and deductions</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and support month-end close</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-31T18:58:57Z

Payroll Specialist Job in San Marcos, CA | Robert Half