<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Oceanside, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a high-volume environment, enjoys resolving payroll discrepancies, and takes pride in producing accurate pay for a large field workforce. The role requires close coordination with job site records, careful review of manual timekeeping documents, and dependable payroll processing using Paychex.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Gather and review paper timesheets from field employees and internal contacts to prepare weekly payroll for a large employee population.</p><p>• Investigate missing or unclear time entries by verifying the correct job site, employee details, and hours worked before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll through Paychex with a strong focus on wage accuracy, piece-rate calculations, and timely completion.</p><p>• Compare pay data against submitted records to identify discrepancies and correct errors before checks are issued.</p><p>• Manage payroll for approximately 400 or more employees each week while maintaining consistent accuracy under deadlines.</p><p>• Organize and distribute payroll checks into the appropriate employee folders, ensuring earnings tied to multiple jobs are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Handle manual payroll tasks and check-related activities as needed to support weekly payroll operations.</p><p>• Maintain careful attention to employee identification details, especially when working with individuals who have similar names.</p>
<p><strong>Join a Payroll Team Where Accuracy and Employee Service Matter</strong></p><p>Our client is a growing healthcare organization looking for a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to help manage payroll for a multi-location workforce. This role combines hands-on payroll processing with employee support, reporting, and HR coordination.</p><p>The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with numbers but also understands that payroll is ultimately about taking care of employees and making sure they are paid correctly and on time.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees</li><li>Audit timekeeping records before payroll submission</li><li>Process new hire information, salary changes, bonuses, and deductions</li><li>Review payroll reports for errors and inconsistencies</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Coordinate with HR regarding employee status changes</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and journal entries</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and year-end W-2 processing</li><li>Maintain confidential payroll records</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and special projects</li></ul><p><br></p>