Payroll Specialist I: Multi-State Compliance & Growth

Velocity Vehicle Group; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Culture of growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Velocity Vehicle Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist I to support accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple states, including California. You will review timesheets, process inputs, and ensure accuracy while maintaining confidentiality.

Work with HR to ensure payroll compliance, handle changes (new hires, terminations, deductions), and support audits and reporting in a fast-paced, team-focused environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with California and multi-state payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, taxes, deductions, and wage & hour regulations.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as Dayforce, UKG Pro, Workday, or similar HRIS.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll, including California payroll.
• Review timesheets, payroll inputs, and supporting docs for accuracy.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies.
• Process changes including new hires, terminations, compensation, and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records, employee data, taxes, garnishments, and direct deposits.
• Serve as primary contact for employee payroll inquiries and issue resolution.
• Partner with HR to ensure accurate employee information and payroll compliance.
• Support payroll reporting, audits, and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and compensation data.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Payroll compliance

Taxes & deductions

Wage & hour regulations

Data confidentiality

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Customer service

Tools

Dayforce

UKG Pro

Workday

Job description

Velocity Vehicle Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist I to support accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple states, including California. You will review timesheets, process inputs, and ensure accuracy while maintaining confidentiality.

Work with HR to ensure payroll compliance, handle changes (new hires, terminations, deductions), and support audits and reporting in a fast-paced, team-focused environment with competitive benefits.