Temp-to-Hire Hybrid Payroll Specialist | Multi-State & ADP

Vaco Recruiter Services

Costa Mesa (CA)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services in Costa Mesa, California, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This role is critical for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of payroll experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a strong understanding of California labor laws. The position offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a 100+ employee environment.
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll.
  • Familiarity with California labor laws strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Process bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state employee population.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
  • Manage benefit and 401(k) deductions, including reporting and reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll experience
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Attention to detail
Problem-solving skills
Excellent communication

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Vaco Recruiter Services in Costa Mesa, California, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This role is critical for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of payroll experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a strong understanding of California labor laws. The position offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

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