On-Site Workday Payroll Analyst – Biweekly & Compliance (CA)

DrinkPAK, LLC; Santa Clarita, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + dental + vision

Cell phone stipend

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process bi-weekly payroll for about 450 employees in Southern California. The role ensures tax compliance, timely payroll, and accurate reporting in collaboration with HR and Accounting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in California payroll, familiarity with Workday Time Tracking & Absence, and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits and a discretionary annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of California payroll processing or accounting experience.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in Workday Payroll, Time Tracking & Absence required.
• Fundamental Payroll Professional (FPP) designation is preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual English & Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 450 employees in Southern California.
• Review timecards daily for missing punches, missing supervisor notes, tardies, missed shifts, etc. to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing every two weeks.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports, presenting findings to Payroll Manager.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain payroll records and prepare reports on payroll activities for management review.
• Initiate Off-Cycle payments, as needed.
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting departments to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and financial reporting.
• Monitor changes and remain current on legal, regulatory, or governmental requirements (wage & hour, garnishments, 401(k), etc.)
• Ensure employees and supervisors approve timecards by the deadline each pay period to ensure timely payroll processing.
• Ensure accurate data entry in payroll system.
• Process and monitor garnishment orders.
• Perform ad hoc assignments and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Workday Payroll

Excel

Job description

DrinkPAK is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process bi-weekly payroll for about 450 employees in Southern California. The role ensures tax compliance, timely payroll, and accurate reporting in collaboration with HR and Accounting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in California payroll, familiarity with Workday Time Tracking & Absence, and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits and a discretionary annual bonus.