Senior Payroll Specialist: ADP Expert & Compliance Pro

theLender; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

theLender is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee end-to-end payroll operations using ADP Workforce Now in a 100% in-office, Lake Forest, CA setting. You will ensure timely, accurate compensation processing, resolve payroll issues, and maintain strict internal controls for compliance across multiple states.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of progressive payroll experience, excels at analysis, and demonstrates high attention to detail while managing complex payroll scenarios in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in payroll, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and handling complex payroll scenarios preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize payroll processing systems, with primary responsibility for ADP Workforce Now.
• Process payroll transactions accurately and on schedule, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Manage payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, and compensation changes.
• Review and audit payroll data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Prepare and maintain detailed payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and regulations.
• Process wage garnishments, levies, and other involuntary deductions in accordance with legal requirements.
• File payroll tax reports and voluntary deduction reports accurately and on time.
• Prepare journal entries and support accounting transactions related to payroll.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports, including quarterly reports for management.
• Calculate wages, including overtime, bonuses, and adjustments.
• Process employee requests such as paycheck advances and final pay for terminations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll records and documentation.
• Document, review, and update payroll procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for system and process improvements within ADP Workforce Now and payroll operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

ADP WorkforceNow

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

theLender is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee end-to-end payroll operations using ADP Workforce Now in a 100% in-office, Lake Forest, CA setting. You will ensure timely, accurate compensation processing, resolve payroll issues, and maintain strict internal controls for compliance across multiple states.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of progressive payroll experience, excels at analysis, and demonstrates high attention to detail while managing complex payroll scenarios in a