Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter • Carlsbad, CA

11d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a well-established technology and manufacturing organization that develops innovative products and solutions supporting a wide range of advanced industries. With a focus on precision, quality, and continuous improvement, the company fosters a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to contribute to meaningful projects and long-term success. They are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely employee compensation, and support compliance with payroll regulations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accuracy, and partnering with employees across the organization. We're seeking a Payroll Specialist to serve as the primary payroll expert for a growing organization in Carlsbad. This is an opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations, work closely with accounting and leadership teams, and play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. If you enjoy problem-solving, payroll compliance, auditing, and being the go-to payroll resource, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Full-cycle payroll processing including complex time sheets experience
• Previously process payroll for manufacturing company with 100+ employees
• Multi-state payroll experience

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees across multiple states
• Audit timecards, overtime, PTO, employee changes, and payroll data before processing
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Administer payroll-related deductions including benefits and 401(k) contributions
• Process payroll adjustments, off-cycle checks, and other payroll transactions
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end activities
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Partner with HR and Accounting to improve payroll processes and controls

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program
• Retirement contribution program
• Bonus opportunity
• Stable, team-oriented work environment
• Long-term growth opportunity within a successful organization

What This Job Offers

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