We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in Chino, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an individual who can ensure payroll data is accurate, complete, and compliant while partnering closely with finance during month-end activities. The role will focus heavily on reviewing payroll information for non-exempt hourly employees and providing dependable backup support across payroll functions.
Responsibilities:
• Review and verify payroll data after entry to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
• Audit timekeeping and payroll records for non-exempt hourly employees, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
• Process full-cycle payroll activities across multiple states for a large employee population with careful attention to deadlines.
• Provide backup coverage for other payroll team members to maintain continuity in daily and scheduled payroll operations.
• Partner with the finance team during month-end close by preparing payroll-related reporting, including headcount, labor cost impact, and tax details.
• Analyze payroll transactions and related deductions to help ensure accurate financial reporting and expense tracking.
• Use payroll and timekeeping platforms such as Kronos, UKG, and ADP Workforce Now to manage employee time and payroll information.
• Support payroll validation and reporting needs by maintaining organized records and responding to internal inquiries in a timely manner.• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Background processing multi-state payroll with strong knowledge of payroll practices and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience using Kronos, Kronos Workforce, or Kronos Timekeeping System for payroll and timekeeping activities.
• Familiarity with UKG Pro, UKG Ready, or related UKG platforms.
• Strong auditing skills with the ability to detect payroll discrepancies and correct errors efficiently.
• Ability to support finance reporting needs associated with payroll, including headcount, payroll expense, and tax-related data.