Job Description
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a Payroll Processor to support our client's team.
Created/Revised Date:
June 2026 Anticipated Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Job Title:
Payroll Processor Location:
El Cajon, CA Shift:
Day Shift Hourly Pay Range and Other Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is expected to be between $30.00-$40.00 per hour, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employment Type:
Temporary FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Job Summary:
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is hiring a Payroll Processor to support a maternity leave coverage assignment with a growing organization in El Cajon. This role will work closely with the Payroll and Compensation team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 200 employees, including hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and quickly learn established processes while supporting critical payroll functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Process biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees. Support payroll activities for commissioned employees and assist with related reporting. Review and audit timecards, including missed punches, overtime, premium pay, and coding accuracy. Process payroll adjustments, corrections, garnishments, employee updates, and off-cycle payments. Generate payroll reports, perform reconciliations, and maintain payroll logs and documentation. Audit payroll data to ensure compliance, accuracy, and completion of payroll checklists. Utilize Excel to validate payroll information and support reporting requirements. Collaborate with payroll leadership to resolve payroll-related issues and maintain efficient payroll operations. Requirements:
3+ years of payroll processing experience. Experience processing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. Ability to independently identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and adjustments. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, audits, and data validation. Experience working with payroll systems; UKG experience is strongly preferred. California payroll experience preferred. Commission payroll experience is a plus. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information. Must be able to work onsite in El Cajon, CA. Ability to successfully pass any required background screening and drug testing requirements, if applicable. Benefits:
Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Use this link https:
//applicantcenterstorage.blob.core.windows.net/public-documents/EWSb1cb390e-729b-47eb-ab2f-b92adafbdd07-2024EplicaBenefitSummaryTempExternal.pdf to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge's temporary employees. Due to the varying length(s) of temporary assignments, Eastridge Workforce Solutions' Temporary Staff are not eligible for paid time off, unless required by applicable state law in which the position is based. However, from time to time Eastridge's clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable. Disclaimer:
The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents Eastridge's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. Eastridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer:
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants. Background Checks:
Certain clients require Eastridge Workforce Solutions to perform background checks. Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Massachusetts Candidates:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Privacy:
Information collected and processed as part of your candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Eastridge's Privacy Policy https://www.eastridge.com/privacy-policy, as well as Eastridge's Pre-Use Notice of Collection and Automated Decision-Making Technologies https://www.eastridge.com/data-collection-notice By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, if applicable, text messages, or emails from Eastridge Workforce Solution, and/or its agents and contracted partners related to confirming assignments and job openings. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier. To opt out of receiving SMS messages from us at any time, simply reply to the text with "STOP." Please be aware that message and data rates may apply to any SMS messages sent or received. You can access our SMS Terms and Conditions by visiting https://www.eastridge.com/sms-terms-and-conditions #IPRO
