Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a construction-focused organization in Long Beach, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This onsite role, Monday through Friday, is ideal for a payroll specialist who can support high-volume payroll operations while contributing to implementation-related activities and process accuracy. The position calls for someone who can work closely with cross-functional teams, maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and help ensure a smooth and reliable payroll environment.

Responsibilities:
• Configure payroll structures such as pay groups, earning and deduction categories, tax settings, and organizational elements while confirming that employee and historical payroll records are loaded accurately.
• Assist with converting legacy payroll information, balancing prior records, and comparing results during parallel payroll testing to confirm consistency across systems.
• Carry out system testing, record defects, monitor open issues, and collaborate with payroll, HR, IT, and external partners to resolve problems before launch activities are completed.
• Maintain visibility into project timelines, key deliverables, pending tasks, and potential risks while documenting workflows and setup decisions for ongoing operational use.
• Work with internal stakeholders and implementation partners to collect payroll requirements, share progress updates, and raise critical concerns when timely resolution is needed.
• Review payroll configurations and outputs to verify alignment with federal and state regulations, including tax withholding and wage and hour requirements.
• Create user support materials such as training guides and job aids, and help educate payroll and HR team members on new processes and system functionality.
• Support payroll operations during early processing cycles by investigating issues, answering user questions, and helping stabilize daily payroll activity.
• Validate payroll reports, monitor data integrity, and assist with reconciliations and audit preparation following implementation milestones.

Qualifications:

Compensation

$31.66-$36.66 Hourly

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