Payroll Specialist II — Accurate Pay & Compliance

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC in Seal Beach, CA, is seeking a Payroll Clerk II to ensure accurate and timely wage payments. The role involves data entry, audits, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. On-site presence is required at our Seal Beach location.

You will support employees and managers with payroll inquiries, maintain records, and assist with year-end reporting and tax documents. A strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of payroll, accounting, finance, HR administration, or related experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred.
• Experience with ADP payroll and timekeeping systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter, review, and audit payroll data including hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, garnishments, leave of absence transactions, and timekeeping records.
• Process payroll transactions in accordance with established payroll schedules and procedures.
• Review payroll reports for accuracy and identify discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
• Validate employee hours, overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and paid leave entries.
• Assist with off-cycle payrolls, correction runs, and manual check requests.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, taxes, deductions, direct deposit, timekeeping, and payroll procedures.
• Research and resolve routine payroll issues while maintaining confidentiality of employee information.
• Provide guidance on payroll forms and required documentation.
• Maintain payroll records, files, and supporting documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with wage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and other payroll deductions.
• Support preparation and distribution of payroll-related tax documents and year-end reporting activities.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.
• Generate standard payroll reports and reconcile payroll-related data.
• Conduct routine audits of payroll transactions and employee records.
• Assist with internal audits and payroll documentation requests.
• Identify payroll processing issues and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in system testing, payroll projects, and process enhancement initiatives as assigned.
• Cross-train with other payroll team members as needed to maintain operational continuity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP payroll and timekeeping systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC in Seal Beach, CA, is seeking a Payroll Clerk II to ensure accurate and timely wage payments. The role involves data entry, audits, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. On-site presence is required at our Seal Beach location.

You will support employees and managers with payroll inquiries, maintain records, and assist with year-end reporting and tax documents. A strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel are essential.