Senior Payroll Specialist — ADP Expert & Multistate Compliance

Ultimate Staffing Services; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services in Fountain Valley, CA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll operations and serve as the ADP Workforce Now administrator.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, has 5+ years of payroll and HR experience, and can ensure compliance with wage and hour laws while partnering across HR, Finance, and Operations.

This 100% onsite role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with standard hours and opportunities to improve payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• 5+ years of HR experience.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and wage/hour laws.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Administer ADP Workforce Now across Payroll, HRIS, Time & Attendance, Tax Compliance, and Reporting.
• Audit payroll and timekeeping data for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage garnishments, tax levies, employment verifications, and payroll adjustments.
• Respond to employee and management payroll-related inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Support HR projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Create payroll and HR reports as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Discretion

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Ultimate Staffing Services in Fountain Valley, CA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll operations and serve as the ADP Workforce Now administrator.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, has 5+ years of payroll and HR experience, and can ensure compliance with wage and hour laws while partnering across HR, Finance, and Operations.

This 100% onsite role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with standard hours and opportunities to improve payroll processes.