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Payroll Specialist

United States, Costa Mesa · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a high-volume workforce in Costa Mesa, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and keep payroll records organized and up to date. The right candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with large employee populations, weekly payroll cycles, and payroll systems such as Paycom and Rippling.

Job Responsibility

  • Administer complete payroll processing for approximately 1,500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay each cycle
  • Execute multi-state payroll activities while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements
  • Manage weekly payroll runs from data review through final submission and post-payroll validation
  • Reconcile payroll records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to pay, deductions, and taxes
  • Maintain detailed payroll tracking and reporting to support accuracy, audits, and internal review
  • Support payroll activities across the full employee lifecycle, including updates affecting compensation and deductions
  • Use payroll platforms such as Paycom and Rippling to process transactions, maintain records, and improve efficiency
  • Assist with payroll-related transition work involving Rippling as part of ongoing operational support

Requirements

  • 3+ years of payroll experience with direct responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing
  • Proven ability to manage payroll for large employee populations, including environments with more than 500 employees
  • Experience processing payroll across multiple states with a strong understanding of related compliance requirements
  • Hands-on knowledge of weekly payroll cycles, reconciliations, and payroll record maintenance
  • Proficiency with payroll systems and software, including experience with Paycom and/or Rippling
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing payroll data, deductions, and tax-related information
  • Ability to organize payroll workflows, track processing status, and meet strict deadlines in a contract assignment

What we offer

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