Payroll Specialist

A growing company in Oceanside is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, employee payroll support, and compliance-related payroll activities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable handling payroll in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONSPayroll AdministrationProcess biweekly and semi-monthly payroll for multi-department employee groupsReview and audit payroll data including timekeeping, overtime, and payroll adjustmentsMaintain payroll records, employee changes, and payroll documentationProcess garnishments, deductions, bonuses, and tax updates accuratelySupport payroll reconciliations and reporting processesRespond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely mannerAssist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation supportCompliance & ReportingEnsure compliance with payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policiesMaintain confidentiality of employee payroll informationAssist with payroll audits and reporting requestsSupport process improvement initiatives related to payroll operations