Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
ES
Empro Staffing
Payroll Specialist
Career Insights for Payroll Specialist (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on California data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$57,441 / year median in California
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Contract to Hire Position Key Responsibilities Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule using Dayforce Review and audit timecards, pay codes, PTO, and sick time to ensure data integrity Process new hires, terminations, retro pay, commissions, and bonuses Handle payroll corrections, off-cycle checks, and pay adjustments Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour laws, and company policies Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries with professionalism and accuracy Support payroll reporting, internal and external audits, and record retention requirements Partner with HR to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies Manage end-to-end garnishment processing, including new setups, ongoing maintenance, and terminations Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and employee data at all times Support process improvement initiatives Qualifications 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience Strong working knowledge of FLSA, overtime calculations, and wage and hour laws High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Hands-on Dayforce payroll experience Component pay or complex pay structure experience Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation Experience supporting union payroll populations