Workday Payroll Analyst — On-Site Santa Clarita

DrinkPAK, LLC; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DrinkPAK, LLC in Santa Clarita, California, is seeking a payroll professional to process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 450 employees in Southern California. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with HR and Accounting teams.

You will handle time tracking, tax withholdings, and deductions, while ensuring timely payments and data integrity. Proficiency in Workday Payroll, Excel, and related systems is required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in California payroll processing or accounting roles.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in Workday Payroll, Time Tracking & Absence required.
• FPP designation preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual English & Spanish preferred.
• Comfortable working in an open workspace / bullpen.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Knowledge of IRS and state payroll regulations preferred.
• Advanced experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 450 employees in Southern California.
• Review timecards daily for missing punches, missing supervisor notes, tardies, missed shifts, etc. to ensure timely payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports, presenting findings to Payroll Manager.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries professionally.
• Maintain payroll records and prepare reports on payroll activities for management review.
• Initiate Off-Cycle payments, as needed.
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and financial reporting.
• Monitor changes and stay current on wage & hour, garnishments, 401(k), etc.
• Ensure employees and supervisors approve timecards by the deadline each pay period.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual English & Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday Payroll

Time Tracking & Absence

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DrinkPAK, LLC in Santa Clarita, California, is seeking a payroll professional to process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 450 employees in Southern California. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with HR and Accounting teams.

You will handle time tracking, tax withholdings, and deductions, while ensuring timely payments and data integrity. Proficiency in Workday Payroll, Excel, and related systems is required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.