Senior Dayforce Payroll Pro — Contract-to-Hire

EMPRO US; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EMPRO is seeking a seasoned Payroll Specialist to process multi-state payroll using Dayforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance with FLSA and wage laws. The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

The position is contract to hire and based in California, with a focus on confidentiality and process improvement. Join EMPRO to support payroll operations, audits, garnishments, and HR collaboration while maintaining data integrity and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of FLSA, overtime calculations, and wage and hour laws.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule using Dayforce
• Review and audit timecards, pay codes, PTO, and sick time to ensure data integrity
• Process new hires, terminations, retro pay, commissions, and bonuses
• Handle payroll corrections, off-cycle checks, and pay adjustments
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour laws, and company policies
• Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries with professionalism and accuracy
• Support payroll reporting, internal and external audits, and record retention requirements
• Partner with HR to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Manage end-to-end garnishment processing, including new setups, ongoing maintenance, and terminations
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and employee data at all times
• Support process improvement initiatives

Skills

Payroll processing

FLSA knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

EMPRO is seeking a seasoned Payroll Specialist to process multi-state payroll using Dayforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance with FLSA and wage laws. The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

The position is contract to hire and based in California, with a focus on confidentiality and process improvement. Join EMPRO to support payroll operations, audits, garnishments, and HR collaboration while maintaining data integrity and