Payroll Processor Senior

CONAM Management Corporation•San Diego, CA

8d•$35 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

CONAM Management Corporation is hiring a Senior Payroll Processor for its corporate office in San Diego, California. The position is full-time, hourly, eligible for full benefits, and works onsite three days per week. The Senior Payroll Processor handles payroll transactions to ensure accurate and timely payment to associates, processes payroll aspects of new-hire and termination records, and administers garnishments. The role supports multistate biweekly payroll for assigned regions and more than 600 employees, conducts audits and controls reviews, resolves complex payroll issues, provides associate support, and backs up the Payroll Manager. The stated pay range is $35–$41 per hour.

Requirements

3–5 years of progressively responsible payroll experience, including multistate payroll processing.
Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour regulations, taxation, garnishments, and final-pay requirements.
Proficiency in payroll and timekeeping systems and advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel reporting and data analysis.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently research and resolve complex discrepancies, adjustments, and escalated issues.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate accountability, work independently, and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll and employee information.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and provide excellent customer service.
Passing a background check, employment verification, and drug screening, and having a valid driver’s license and auto insurance are conditions of the position.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of property management industry experience.
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification; strongly preferred.
Experience with UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management.

Responsibilities

Process multistate biweekly payroll for more than 600 employees in assigned regions.
Audit timesheets, exceptions, and approvals before extracting hours for each biweekly payroll.
Conduct advanced pre- and post-payroll audits and review internal controls to identify trends, mitigate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
Calculate final paychecks for terminating associates in accordance with state law and ensure required final paperwork and backup are received.
Handle complex off-cycle payments, retroactive adjustments, final pay, garnishments, and payroll corrections.
Communicate about timesheets and process payroll service tickets.
Research and resolve complex payroll discrepancies involving wages, taxes, deductions, garnishments, timekeeping, and employee records.
Respond promptly to internal and external customer needs.
Verify garnishment documents, confirm whether the associate is employed by CONAM, and set up garnishments.
Enter payroll deductions in associates’ records in compliance with state and federal labor laws.
Provide regional associates with information and assistance concerning payroll policies and employment issues.
Answer associate questions about pay information, hours, direct deposit, tax deductions, and paid time off.
Back up the Payroll Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.