Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Salary: $35-$40/hr. DOE

We're partnering with a well-established organization in the automotive industry that is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its HR team. This role is responsible for managing payroll operations, maintaining HRIS data integrity, and serving as a key resource for employees and internal stakeholders on payroll-related matters.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of payroll administration, HR systems management, compliance, reporting, and employee support.

What You'll Do

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time
• Administer ADP Workforce Now including Payroll, HRIS, Time & Attendance, Tax, and Reporting modules
• Audit payroll, timekeeping, and employee data to ensure accuracy
• Generate reports and analyze payroll-related data
• Process garnishments, tax levies, and employment verifications
• Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations teams on payroll-related initiatives
• Support payroll process improvements and HR projects

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of payroll experience
• Experience processing multi-state payroll
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws and payroll compliance
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee information
• Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• PHR or SHRM certification

Why Apply?

• Stable, growing organization
• High-visibility role partnering across multiple departments
• Opportunity to own payroll processes and drive improvements
• Collaborative HR team environment
• Flexible scheduling options

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.