Payroll Specialist II

Paycom; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is seeking a Payroll Specialist II to administer the company’s payroll function, ensure accuracy and compliance, and support benefits reconciliation. The role requires auditing payroll data, maintaining wage/hour compliance, and coordinating with HR and managers on pay changes.

Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or HR certification with 3–4 years of payroll/HR administration experience and strong knowledge of HIPAA and wage laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HR management certification preferred for payroll roles.
• 3–4 years of payroll and/or HR administration experience required.
• Strong knowledge of wage/hour laws and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions including salaries, deductions and taxes with accuracy.
• Audit payroll data to ensure compliance with federal/state laws and company policy.
• Collaborate with HR and managers on time-off, changes, and approvals.
• Reconcile benefit deductions and respond to payroll inquiries promptly.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and internal controls.

Skills

Payroll

HR Administration

HIPAA compliance

Wage & Hour

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

HR Management certificate

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

# Payroll Specialist IIFLGT 4399 BLDG 2 - El Monte, CA 91731## OverviewSalary Range$33.00 - $38.00 HourlyLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeCategoryAccounting## Description**About Us**Founded in 2011, Fulgent has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.**Summary of Position**The **Payroll Specialist** **II** is responsible for supporting and administering the company’s payroll process to ensure accurate, timely and compliant compensation for all employees. The role is responsible for auditing payroll data, maintaining adherence to federal and state wage and hour laws, executing Company policies and procedures including but not limited to benefits administration and reconciliation, internal communication, audit compliance, employee engagement, and training.**Key Job Elements*** Reinforce Fulgent policies and rules.* Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.* Audit payroll information to ensure accuracy and compliance with Company Policy, Federal and State wage and hours laws.* Oversee payroll systems such that all employees are paid for hours reported and applicable statutes and regulations are fully complied with.* Research payroll topics and prepare ad hoc reports as needed.* Respond to manager and employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner and with professionalism.* Resolve past payroll discrepancies when needed.* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.* Processes payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.* Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.* Works closely with HR and Department managers to communicate when time off requests, punch change requests, timecards, or PAFs need revision and approval.* Calculates final check for terminated employees in accordance with State Laws.* Reconciliation of Benefit Deduction for all Payrolls processed.* Performs other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**Knowledge/Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field of studies, OR certificate in Human Resource Management preferred.* 3-4 years of Payroll and/or HR administration experience.* Extensive knowledge of basic Labor Regulations, HIPAA compliance requirements, and Wage & Hour law.* Experienced user of HRIS and Payroll systems.**Additional Skills*** Personal computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & etc.* Typing ability (50+wpm preferred).* Write well with correct grammar and spelling.* Communicate with confidence and clarity.* Ability to follow instructions and compliance requirements.* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.* Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal or no supervision.* Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.* Ability to handle and resolve minor recurring problems.* Ability to learn and utilize new information and knowledge.* Ability to find and use resources effectively.**Environment**Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.For California residents, please see the link below to access our CCPA Privacy Notice.CCPA Privacy Notice for California Residentshttps://tinyurl.com/FulgentCCPA *Please note that Fulgent (and its affiliated companies, including Inform Diagnostics and CSI Laboratories) does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Search firms or agencies without an applicable contract and/or express approval to recruit for the role in question — that choose to submit a resume or client information to our career page or to any employee of Fulgent — will not be eligible for payment of any fee(s), and any associated shared data will become the property of Fulgent.*