We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in California. This role supports payroll and human resources activities by ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining organized personnel documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently with compliance requirements in a fast-paced exploration and production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, reviewing time and attendance information for completeness and accuracy before each pay run.
• Administer multi-state payroll activities, including wage calculations, overtime, deductions, benefit withholdings, garnishments, and other required adjustments.
• Manage payroll updates related to employee status changes such as onboarding, compensation adjustments, transfers, and separations.
• Investigate payroll variances, correct discrepancies promptly, and respond to employee questions regarding earnings, deductions, and payment timing.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including tax forms, direct deposit details, and other payroll and HR documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Support onboarding administration by preparing onboarding documents, updating personnel files, and recording employee information changes as needed.
• Prepare payroll-related reports, labor summaries, and supporting documentation for leadership, accounting, and audit requests.
• Help uphold compliance with applicable wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and internal payroll procedures across all assigned activities.
• Provide HR administrative support with employee file maintenance and related clerical tasks that contribute to smooth day-to-day operations.