Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a high-volume workforce in San Diego, California. This Contract position will play a key role in delivering timely pay, maintaining reliable employee compensation records, and working closely with internal teams to improve payroll service quality. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of payroll regulations, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for a large employee population on a biweekly schedule, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Review timekeeping records for hourly and part-time staff, verify reported hours, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll adjustments, and follow through on issues until they are resolved.
• Maintain employee pay and personnel information in payroll and related systems with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Escalate complex payroll matters or unresolved concerns to the Payroll Supervisor when additional review is needed.
• Apply withholdings, garnishments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Partner with Human Resources to support benefit-related payroll updates and help keep employee records current and consistent.
• Assist with payroll activities such as overtime calculations, paid leave processing, expense reimbursement review, and wage computations.