Payroll Analyst

DrinkPAK; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Cell phone stipend

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK in Santa Clarita, California is seeking a salaried Payroll Specialist to process bi-weekly payroll for about 450 employees and manage time-tracking accuracy. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while preparing payroll reports and addressing employee inquiries.

The role collaborates with HR and Accounting, maintains payroll records, and supports ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in California payroll processing or accounting roles.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in Workday Payroll, Time Tracking & Absence.
• Fundamental Payroll Professional (FPP) designation preferred but not required.
• Bilingual English & Spanish preferred.
• Comfortable working in an open workspace/bullpen.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 450 employees in Southern California.
• Review timecards daily for missing punches and notes to ensure timely payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports, presenting findings to Payroll Manager.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Deadline-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin or related field

FPP designation preferred

Tools

Workday Payroll

Time Tracking

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position will be responsible for processing of company payroll and time and attendance. Analyze calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions.

BENEFITS:

The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

LOCATION:

The position is based on-site at DrinkPAK's facility in Santa Clarita, California.

TYPE

Full Time; Salaried / Exempt

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

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Atleast 1-2 years of experience in California payroll processing or accounting roles
• Atleast 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) is preferred
• Must be comfortable working in an open workspace / bullpen
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and strong ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of IRS and various state regulations regarding payroll and accounting reconciliations/auditing techniques preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines & maintains a “right the first-time” mentality
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software applications

OUR VALUES

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.

BASE SALARY COMPENSATION RANGE:

$75,000 - $85,000