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Payroll Specialist

United States, Costa Mesa · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support high-volume payroll operations for a large hourly workforce in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will bring strong end-to-end payroll expertise, attention to detail, and confidence using payroll and HRIS platforms.

Job Responsibility

  • Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1,500 hourly employees with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness
  • Oversee full-cycle payroll activities, including data review, calculations, audits, adjustments, and final payroll submission
  • Administer payroll for employees working across multiple states while ensuring compliance with applicable wage and tax requirements
  • Review time and attendance records, resolve discrepancies, and confirm payroll inputs are complete before each processing cycle
  • Manage payroll-related inquiries through a ticketing system and provide timely, thorough support to employees and internal stakeholders
  • Use Rippling to maintain payroll records, execute payroll processing tasks, and support ongoing payroll administration
  • Contribute to payroll-related Workday activities, including time attendance coordination and payroll processing support as needed
  • Identify and resolve payroll issues proactively while maintaining accurate documentation and audit-ready records

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in payroll, including end-to-end payroll processing responsibilities
  • Demonstrated success handling high-volume payroll for workforces exceeding 500 employees
  • Hands-on experience processing payroll for hourly employees on a bi-weekly schedule
  • Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, payroll compliance, and tax considerations
  • Experience using Rippling for payroll administration and processing
  • Familiarity with Workday HRIS, particularly in areas related to time tracking and payroll support
  • Solid understanding of attendance tracking and timekeeping review processes
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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