Payroll Specialist -Temporary Role

Young Community Developers • Irvine, CA

6h • $36 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

DZYNE Technologies, now part of Ondas Sentinel, is hiring a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a temporary assignment of 3+ months. This onsite role in Irvine, California, provides payroll support to the Payroll Supervisor and supports the full-cycle, multi-state payroll function across multiple entities. The position assists with payroll processing, recordkeeping, employee inquiries, reporting, reconciliations, and ad hoc requests. It requires knowledge of payroll systems, compliance regulations, and internal controls, as well as the ability to manage complex payroll work in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including ITAR. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without current or future employment visa sponsorship. No clearance or travel is required. Salary is listed as TBD; the role is eligible for an annual bonus.

The work environment may range from a general office with little or no physical discomfort to warehouse and other facilities. Physical demands include stooping, standing, climbing, occasionally lifting at least 25 pounds, and moving between departments, floors, and worksites.

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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Familiarity with payroll/HRIS platforms and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently while proactively flagging issues.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of progressive payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll and handling complex payroll scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support payroll runs across multiple U.S. states and entities, ensuring accurate hours, earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and compliance with internal policies and wage rules.
• Help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Support reconciliation of payroll and benefits data across systems, ledgers, and vendors.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and tax records, and update employee information to support accurate recordkeeping and payroll processing.
• Investigate payroll questions and discrepancies, provide timely employee support regarding pay matters and errors, and escalate issues to the Payroll Supervisor as necessary.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, internal reviews, internal and external audits, and reports.
• Handle ad hoc requests as necessary.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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