A growing manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Vernon, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees, while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and employees. Responsibilities:• Prepare, process, and reconcile employee payroll on a consistent schedule, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.• Enter and update employee payroll data, such as hours worked, deductions, and salary adjustments, into the payroll system.• Verify payroll records for compliance with labor laws, company policies, and tax regulations, and assist with auditing processes to identify and resolve discrepancies.• Maintain organized and secure payroll records, ensuring all data is treated with strict confidentiality.• Manage employee statutory deductions, including taxes and benefits, and coordinate with accounting to handle payroll-related tax filings.• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, such as discrepancies, tax withholdings, or time-off balances.• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams to ensure accurate updates to employee benefits, status changes, and other payroll-impacting factors.• Support multi-state payroll processing and ensure compliance with varying state-specific regulations.• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to execute payroll tasks efficiently and accurately.

• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll. • Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now or a similar payroll system. • Strong understanding of payroll principles, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. • Ability to manage payroll for a large workforce, preferably over 500 employees. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure payroll accuracy. • Effective communication skills for addressing employee concerns and collaborating with internal teams. • High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive payroll information.

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Vernon, CA
onsite
Temporary
27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
A growing manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Vernon, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees, while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and employees. Responsibilities:• Prepare, process, and reconcile employee payroll on a consistent schedule, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.• Enter and update employee payroll data, such as hours worked, deductions, and salary adjustments, into the payroll system.• Verify payroll records for compliance with labor laws, company policies, and tax regulations, and assist with auditing processes to identify and resolve discrepancies.• Maintain organized and secure payroll records, ensuring all data is treated with strict confidentiality.• Manage employee statutory deductions, including taxes and benefits, and coordinate with accounting to handle payroll-related tax filings.• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, such as discrepancies, tax withholdings, or time-off balances.• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams to ensure accurate updates to employee benefits, status changes, and other payroll-impacting factors.• Support multi-state payroll processing and ensure compliance with varying state-specific regulations.• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to execute payroll tasks efficiently and accurately.
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