Payroll Specialist

Gilat•San Dimas, CA

13d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Gilat Wavestream, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks, is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to take ownership of payroll operations across multiple business units. The role manages payroll independently while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality. The salary range is 70K–80K. The Payroll Specialist coordinates with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders, supports contractor payment administration and workforce-related financial processes, and partners with Finance and HR on employee lifecycle processes that affect payroll. The position also provides responsive support to employees and identifies opportunities to improve payroll operations.

Requirements

Experience processing payroll.
Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage payroll processes across multiple entities.
Strong operational mindset focused on accuracy and employee service.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with contractors and external payroll vendors.
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, including payroll transitions or system/process integrations.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple business units.
Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution.
Coordinate payroll activities with external payroll providers and relevant stakeholders.
Support contractor payment administration and workforce-related financial processes.
Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable payroll regulations and policies.
Partner with Finance and HR teams to support employee lifecycle processes impacting payroll.
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, following issues through to resolution.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and operational efficiency.
Provide professional and responsive support to employees regarding payroll-related matters.