Traveling Payroll Technician

Tanimura & Antle Fresh Foods, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanimura & Antle Fresh Foods, Inc. seeks a Payroll Technician to support accurate weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing. You will collaborate with the Payroll Manager and team to audit records, reconcile transactions, and ensure compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations.

Key duties include data entry, timekeeping validation, payroll checks, and secure records management. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and a detail-focused, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong communication.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, JDE and UKG.
• Willingness to relocate to Yuma, AZ if required.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls accurately and timely.
• Audit payroll records and reconcile transactions.
• Enter and validate timekeeping data; ensure meal/rest break compliance.
• Prepare payroll checks and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Maintain organized payroll records and secure filing.
• Collaborate with Payroll Manager and team on issues.
• Assist with special payroll projects as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

JDE

UKG

Job description

The Role

The Payroll Technician is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls. Working closely with the Payroll Manager and Payroll Team, this position performs payroll data entry, audits payroll records, reconciles payroll transactions, and ensures compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state regulations.

Location(s)

Yuma, AZ; Salinas, CA

Areas of Responsibility

• Collect and review payroll records daily from various departments, validating information for accuracy and completeness.
• Calculate and verify daily hours worked, including meal and rest break compliance, and accurately enter timekeeping data into payroll systems.
• Audit payroll entries and process internal payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process weekly payroll activities, including payroll checks, employee resignations, and terminations, ensuring timely and accurate final pay calculations.
• Reconcile payroll payments and prepare payroll checks for employee distribution.
• Scan, organize, maintain and securely store payroll records and files.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal departments.
• Perform other payroll-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Ability to multitask and handle a high volume of transactions daily during demanding seasons.
• Be bi-lingual and li-literate in English and Spanish with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of five (5) years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Power Point, JDE and UKG.
• Great attention to detail, analyzing and interpreting data for accuracy.
• Ability to relocate to Yuma, AZ.

Ideal Candidate

• Reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and accountability.
• A strong sense of urgency while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Positive and collaborative working relationships across departments.
• A positive attitude and team-oriented approach.
• A customer-service mindset and commitment to supporting employees.
• Adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.