We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a service organization in California through a long-term contract assignment. This role is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations with accuracy and consistency across multiple employee groups and locations. The position requires someone who can handle end-to-end payroll processing while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and pay practices.

Responsibilities:

• Administer full-cycle payroll processing for employees on a regular schedule, ensuring timely and accurate payment.
• Manage payroll activity across multiple states while applying appropriate wage, tax, and reporting requirements.
• Process payroll for both union and non-union employee populations, taking contract terms and pay rules into account.
• Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update system data to reflect changes in compensation, benefits, and withholdings.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal partners with clear communication.
• Support payroll audits, reporting, and reconciliation activities to help ensure compliance and accurate recordkeeping.
• Assist with payroll system-related tasks, including work involving payroll platforms, as needed.