Part-Time California Payroll Specialist

Talentify

San Marcos (CA)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
401(k) retirement plan
PTO and sick leave
Onsite role

Job summary

A payroll specialist position is available in San Marcos, CA, to support a high-volume branch. The role handles payroll for around 60 employees with weekly or bi-weekly cycles, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of CA payroll experience, familiarity with Dayforce or similar HRIS, and the ability to handle 50+ employees per cycle. This onsite contract role emphasizes precision and reliability.

Qualifications

  • 1+ year of experience in full-cycle payroll processing for CA.
  • Experience with Dayforce or any other payroll processing/HRIS system.
  • Ability to process 50+ employees on a weekly/bi-weekly cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Review employee time-clock activity.
  • Audit employee punches and timecards.
  • Identify and correct payroll discrepancies.
  • Review meal penalties and California payroll compliance requirements.
  • Process payroll efficiently and accurately.
  • Meet payroll submission deadlines.
  • Communicate with employees regarding payroll questions or missing information.
  • Maintain payroll records and documentation.
  • Assist with light administrative tasks as needed.
  • Support branch operations during the transition period.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll
Dayforce
HRIS systems
Payroll processing 50+

Job description

A payroll specialist position is available in San Marcos, CA, to support a high-volume branch. The role handles payroll for around 60 employees with weekly or bi-weekly cycles, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of CA payroll experience, familiarity with Dayforce or similar HRIS, and the ability to handle 50+ employees per cycle. This onsite contract role emphasizes precision and reliability.

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