Payroll Specialist

Ultimate Staffing; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist in Fountain Valley, CA to support multi-state payroll operations. This onsite role collaborates with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of payroll and HR experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong Excel skills. ADP Workforce Now experience and CPP/PHR/SHRM certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience and 5+ years of HR experience.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience with multi-state payroll.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process bi-weekly payroll.
• Administer ADP Workforce Now (Payroll, HRIS, Time & Attendance, Reporting).
• Audit payroll and timekeeping data for accuracy.
• Process garnishments, tax levies, and employment verifications.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries.
• Maintain payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Generate payroll reports and support HR projects.

Skills

Payroll experience

HR experience

Microsoft Excel

Multi-state payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

Job description

Location: Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (flexibility available)

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process bi-weekly payroll
• Administer ADP Workforce Now (Payroll, HRIS, Time & Attendance, Reporting)
• Audit payroll and timekeeping data for accuracy
• Process garnishments, tax levies, and employment verifications
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries
• Maintain payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Generate payroll reports and support HR projects

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• 5+ years of HR experience
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field
• Experience with multi-state payroll
• Strong Excel and reporting skills

Preferred:

• ADP Workforce Now experience
• CPP certification
• PHR or SHRM certification

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term potential for the right candidate.

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (flexibility available)

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Salary: $35-$40/hr. DOE

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process bi-weekly payroll
• Administer ADP Workforce Now (Payroll, HRIS, Time & Attendance, Reporting)
• Audit payroll and timekeeping data for accuracy
• Process garnishments, tax levies, and employment verifications
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries
• Maintain payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Generate payroll reports and support HR projects

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• 5+ years of HR experience
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field
• Experience with multi-state payroll
• Strong Excel and reporting skills

Preferred:

• ADP Workforce Now experience
• CPP certification
• PHR or SHRM certification

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term potential for the right candidate.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Payroll Processing
• Multi-State Payroll
• ADP Workforce Now
• Payroll Administration
• HRIS
• Payroll Compliance
• Time & Attendance
• Payroll Tax
• Garnishments
• Human Resources
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• Employee Relations
• Process Improvement
• Payroll Reporting

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.