Payroll Specialist

COFREIGHT INC • Buena Park, CA

14d • $30 - $35

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist supports accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. The role ensures employees are paid correctly each cycle by managing payroll transactions, reviewing timekeeping data, maintaining HRIS records, and resolving routine payroll issues.

The position is based in Buena Park, California, is temporary, and pays $30–$35 per hour. UNIS describes itself as a technology-driven logistics and transportation management company that uses analytics, intelligent automation, and AI-enabled tools to support client decision-making and operational efficiency. The company states that employment-related decisions are made by people, guided by data, experience, and company values.

Requirements

• Two or more years of payroll processing experience in a corporate HRIS environment.
• Experience managing timekeeping data, payroll transactions, and employee pay records.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax withholding, FLSA overtime rules, deductions, and garnishments.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately within strict payroll deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience with UKG, ADP, Paylocity, Ceridian, or similar payroll platforms.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll processing.
• Familiarity with payroll tax filing preparation and year-end W-2 reconciliation.
• Knowledge of payroll documentation standards, data privacy, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions, including time imports, pay-rate changes, deductions, new hires, terminations, and direct-deposit updates.
• Review timekeeping reports and resolve missing punches, overtime discrepancies, and approval gaps before payroll close.
• Perform pre-payroll audits of gross pay, taxes, benefit deductions, and garnishments.
• Maintain accurate, complete, audit-ready employee payroll records and transaction documentation.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and escalate complex issues.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and applicable state requirements.
• Leadership and professional development programs.
• Opportunities to build AI literacy through hands-on use of intelligent systems and automation.
• Internal growth and career mobility opportunities.
• Free luncheons and on-site team events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed