Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Work World•Commerce, CA

1d•$71,000 - $76,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our growing HR team. This role owns the daily execution of end-to-end multi-state payroll and benefits administration, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, employee service, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

4+ years of experience with full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing required
Strong knowledge of California and Washington payroll and employment regulations required
2+ years of benefits administration experience, including health, 401(k), FSA, and ACA
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and formulas
Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work independently and resolve complex payroll and benefits issues
Strong organizational skills with excellent follow-through and time management
Ability to manage confidential employees and financial information with discretion
Comfortable working across HR, Finance, and other departments in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Nevada payroll requirements strongly preferred
Proficiency with payroll processing systems and HR/Payroll platforms strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing
Process commissions, SPIFs, bonuses, pay adjustments, reimbursements, and off-cycle payrolls
Manage employee terminations, final pay, garnishments, and payroll documentation
Administer employee benefits, 401(k), FSA, and open enrollment processes
Manage ACA eligibility tracking, compliance audits, and reporting
Partner with HR and Finance on payroll approvals, compensation structures, and bonus programs
Monitor and implement federal, state, and local wage updates
Help ensure compliance with wage and hour requirements, with a focus on CA, WA, and NV
Maintain accurate payroll, benefits, and employee data within our HR/payroll platforms
Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and HR policies
Manage employee inquiries and requests through Zendesk
Maintain payroll and benefits SOPs, processes, and documentation
Support HR compliance reporting, including EEO-1 and California Pay Data Reporting
Audit HRIS records to ensure accurate employee, tax, and work location data
Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee status changes
Partner with HR and Finance to implement new policies, programs, and employee communications