Senior Payroll Specialist — Hybrid (Multi-State, Dayforce)

Dudek; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudek is seeking a meticulous Payroll Specialist to support accurate payroll processing across multiple states. This on-site role requires hands-on expertise in weighted overtime, multi-state taxation, and end-to-end payment processing, collaborating with Accounting, Benefits, and HR.

The position starts on-site with a potential hybrid arrangement after 90 days. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, familiarity with Dayforce, and strong compliance knowledge to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field preferred.
• CPP or FCP certification is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience processing full-cycle, multi-state payroll for 500+ employees, including tax filings and general ledger integration.
• Experience with Dayforce and Deltek VantagePoint or similar systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute end-to-end payroll processing.
• Ensure multi-state tax compliance and timely payroll submissions.
• Prepare payroll audits and liaise with HR and Accounting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field

CPP or FCP certification

Tools

Dayforce

Deltek VantagePoint

Job description

Dudek is seeking a meticulous Payroll Specialist to support accurate payroll processing across multiple states. This on-site role requires hands-on expertise in weighted overtime, multi-state taxation, and end-to-end payment processing, collaborating with Accounting, Benefits, and HR.

The position starts on-site with a potential hybrid arrangement after 90 days. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, familiarity with Dayforce, and strong compliance knowledge to