We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Anaheim, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll processes, reconciling payroll-related balances, and ensuring employees are paid correctly across a complex employee population. The role also requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a part-time payroll environment while supporting union payroll considerations.

Responsibilities:

• Process complete payroll cycles for employees across multiple states, ensuring wages, deductions, and taxes are handled accurately and on schedule.
• Review payroll records for consistency and resolve discrepancies by performing detailed checks, audits, and balance validations before final submission.
• Administer payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable payroll regulations.
• Support part-time payroll activities, including accurate tracking of hours worked, earnings, and related payroll adjustments.
• Manage payroll check processing and confirm funding readiness by coordinating payment verification and bank-related balance reviews.
• Handle payroll considerations tied to freight union employees, applying contract-specific pay rules and related requirements as needed.
• Maintain payroll data within UKG Pro and ensure employee information, earnings elements, and payroll updates are entered correctly.
• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and help maintain a smooth payroll operation.