Payroll Specialist

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support our client, a sports & entertainment company.

Created/Revised Date:

5/15/2026

Anticipated Closing Date:

6/01/2026

Job Title:

Payroll Specialist Location:

Anaheim, CA [The hourly rate for this position is expected to be between $30-41/hour, depending on geographic location, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.]

Employment Type:

Temporary, 3-6 months

FLSA Status:

[Non-Exempt]

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week Responsibilities

• Prepare and process semi-monthly and bi-weekly multi-state payroll transactions, payroll taxes, and federal, state, and local compliance using ABI, Workday and ADP systems
• Validate and reconcile payroll transaction data to ensure accurate payroll payments, reporting and records, including review of certain Workday dashboards and reports
• Review and audit time and attendance reports and employee correction forms for proper payroll processing
• Communicate with managers and/or employees regarding payroll discrepancies and proactively work to resolve such items
• Review the Workday Payroll Dashboard for Compensation Changes, One-Time Payments, Department Transfers, etc.
• Partner with Human Resources on compliance reporting
• Prepare and input payroll accounting entries and assist with reconciling payroll balance sheet accounts
• Reconcile 401K contributions and loans, and responsible for processing bi-weekly submissions
• Maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions, including quarterly and year-end reporting
• Reconcile ADP Quarter Tax Reports and W-2s
• Prepare and validate the annual NHL Schedule 18 (staffing and wages) and Player Salary schedules
• Support an environment that encourages, values, and delivers outstanding customer service
• Support the accounting and finance management team with ad-hoc reporting and reviewing payroll-related expenses on monthly financials, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned Skills
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of multi-state payroll and payroll accounting experience
• Experience with Time and Attendance and Payroll systems (preferably ABI, ADP, and Workday) and accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Knowledge of sports team payroll and operations is helpful
• Excellent team player dedicated to the department's success
• Proactive team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and possess strong organizational, collaboration and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Able to maintain privacy and confidentiality with sensitive data
• Able to work with minimal supervision

Benefits:

Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

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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.

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