Off-Cycle Payroll Specialist | Data-Driven, Precise

Insight Global; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Off-Cycle Payroll Associate to audit and process payroll transactions using PeopleSoft, Excel, and established workflows. You will work both independently and with the team, communicating status updates and timelines clearly while learning processes from SMEs.

Daily volume ranges from 200–800 transactions and you will stay focused to ensure timely, accurate payroll outcomes. The role emphasizes initiative, ownership, and a flexible attitude, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability to interpret PeopleSoft data, reports, and queries.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, applying technical knowledge to payroll transactions.
• Clear communication skills for status updates, collaboration, and timeline coordination.
• High initiative and ownership in learning processes, engaging in training, and managing assigned work.
• Positive, flexible attitude with willingness to assist beyond core duties.
• Excel proficiency including basic functions, calculations, and editing complex workbooks.
• Strong audit skills for validating data, identifying discrepancies, and determining solution paths.
• Ability to stay focused in high-volume environments and apply technical/process knowledge quickly.

Skills

Analytical skills

PeopleSoft data interpretation

Teamwork and independence

Communication

Initiative and ownership

Excel proficiency

Audit skills

High-volume environment focus

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Off-Cycle Payroll Associate to audit and process payroll transactions using PeopleSoft, Excel, and established workflows. You will work both independently and with the team, communicating status updates and timelines clearly while learning processes from SMEs.

Daily volume ranges from 200–800 transactions and you will stay focused to ensure timely, accurate payroll outcomes. The role emphasizes initiative, ownership, and a flexible attitude, with opportunities to