Payroll Specialist Coordinator:

Gardena California Pay:

$25.00 to $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Assignment:

Temporary assignment anticipated to last up to 90 days

Start:

Immediate Work arrangement: First week onsite for training and supervision followed by three days onsite and two days remote Join the

Team:

Empire Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist Coordinator to support one of our valued client partners, a well-established national retail and distribution organization. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of biweekly payroll and the maintenance of timekeeping and attendance records for more than 1,000 employees across corporate, distribution, and retail operations.

What You'll Do:

• Review time and attendance records in UKG Workforce Dimensions and research and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
• Partner with district managers and internal teams to resolve payroll and timekeeping issues promptly.
• Review and process biweekly payroll batches, including hours, special pay, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Set up, maintain, and monitor employee wage garnishments in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with the HRIS team to maintain accurate employee data and support integrations, uploads, and related processes.
• Prepare and process manual payroll checks when needed.
• Complete payroll-related termination workflows and help ensure final pay and employee records are processed accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll and timekeeping records and assist with payroll audits and reporting.
• Provide responsive, professional support to employees and managers regarding payroll and timekeeping questions.

What We're Looking For:

• At least three years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing payroll for 500 or more employees; experience supporting 1,000 or more employees is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of UKG Workforce Management, UKG Dimensions, or UKG WFM Pro.
• Excellent attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to payroll accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and strict payroll deadlines.
• Accurate data-entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Zoom.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to protect confidential employee and payroll information while working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role:

• Use your payroll expertise in a high-volume, multi-location environment.
• Work closely with payroll, HRIS, operations leaders, managers, and employees.
• Transition to a hybrid schedule after the first week of onsite training and supervision.
• Take ownership of work where accuracy, responsiveness, and meeting deadlines make a direct difference.

Apply Today:

If you are a dependable payroll professional who enjoys solving problems, working with high-volume data, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, we encourage you to apply. Empire Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Gardena, CA 90249