Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a long-term contract opportunity supporting payroll operations from Glendale, California. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll knowledge, a careful approach to accuracy, and the ability to manage sensitive employee information with professionalism. The role will focus on timely payroll processing, compliance support, record maintenance, and employee payroll assistance, with additional collaboration across HR and accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

• Administer payroll processing on a consistent schedule, ensuring employee pay is calculated correctly and delivered on time.
• Examine time entries, earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and garnishment details to confirm accuracy before payroll is finalized.
• Maintain payroll files and employee compensation records in alignment with company standards and applicable legal requirements.
• Reconcile payroll data and reporting, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve issues efficiently to avoid payment delays.
• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations and support payroll-related compliance activities.
• Address employee questions related to compensation, payroll updates, and benefit deductions in a clear and timely manner.
• Coordinate payroll-related updates for hires, separations, and employee status changes while keeping records current.
• Assist with audits, year-end payroll tasks, and reporting needs, while partnering with HR and finance teams to support accurate workforce data.