Find & Apply For Payroll Specialist Jobs in Watsonville, California

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a team of approximately 101 to 500 employees in Watsonville, California. This is a Contract position scheduled to continue through the end of the year, offering a hybrid work arrangement and a part-time daytime schedule of 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on payroll experience, strong accuracy, and the ability to manage sensitive employee information with professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a mid-sized employee population while ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.
• Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies related to hours worked, deductions, and employee records.
• Administer wage garnishments and other required payroll deductions in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and update records to support audits, reporting, and internal compliance needs.
• Coordinate with employees and internal departments to answer payroll-related questions and address issues efficiently.
• Support payroll activities within a hybrid work environment while meeting deadlines on a consistent weekly schedule. Requirements
• Previous experience in payroll processing, including full-cycle payroll responsibilities.
• Ability to manage payroll for an employee population ranging from roughly 101 to 500 individuals.
• Working knowledge of garnishments, payroll deductions, and payroll record maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct payroll discrepancies.
• Comfort handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid setting.

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