Payroll Specialist

Young Community Developers • Irvine, CA

1d • $36 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. This onsite role will provide essential payroll support to the Payroll Supervisor. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting with the full-cycle, multi-state payroll function across multiple entities. This individual supports some of the activities necessary to process payroll, including maintaining related records, address questions and issues, reports, reconciliations and ad hoc requests as necessary.
This role requires an understanding of payroll systems, compliance regulations, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in managing complex payroll functions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of payroll processing, including payroll taxes, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Strong analytical, detail oriented, accuracy, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Familiarity with payroll/HRIS platforms and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently while flagging issues proactively.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of progressive payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll and handling complex payroll scenarios preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support processing of payroll runs across multiple U.S. states and entities, ensuring accuracy of hours, earnings, deductions, tax withholdings and compliance with internal policies and wage rules.
• Help maintain compliance across U.S. states, including staying current on Federal, State, and Local payroll laws.
• Support reconciliation of payroll data and benefits across systems, ledgers and vendors
• Maintain organized payroll documentation, tax records and update employee information to support accurate recordkeeping and payroll processing.
• Investigate payroll questions, address discrepancies, and provide timely support to employees regarding pay-related matters, questions, errors and escalate to payroll supervisor as necessary.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, internal reviews, audits (internal and external) and reporting activities.
• Ad hoc requests as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed