Hybrid Payroll Specialist: Data-Driven, High-Volume Expert

Workwell; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Workwell North America in San Diego is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate, timely payroll, timekeeping and invoicing support for a high-volume client base. This full-time role is non-exempt and covers a 6-month maternity cover.

You will collaborate with internal teams, resolve payroll queries, process timecards and ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws while mentoring junior staff when needed.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of payroll experience or equivalent.
• Intermediate Excel skills and data familiarity.
• Strong attention to detail with numerical accuracy.
• Ability to work across timekeeping, payroll or ATS systems.
• Understanding of compliance with payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Support timekeeping, payroll and invoicing for multiple clients.
• Gather, review and process timecards from various systems.
• Prepare and run weekly payroll for high volume of workers.
• Process termination checks within required turnaround times.
• Generate, sort, audit and deliver client invoices.
• Data entry and payroll audit checks for accuracy.
• Troubleshoot payroll issues and queries.
• Support account managers with payroll-related requests.
• Provide payroll information as a subject matter expert.
• Monitor payroll activity to ensure compliance with laws.
• Mentor junior account specialists when required.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Numerical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Timekeeping systems

Payroll ATS

Job description

Workwell North America in San Diego is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate, timely payroll, timekeeping and invoicing support for a high-volume client base. This full-time role is non-exempt and covers a 6-month maternity cover.

You will collaborate with internal teams, resolve payroll queries, process timecards and ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws while mentoring junior staff when needed.