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Payroll Specialist

BioTalent
Tustin, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026

💼 We're Hiring: Payroll Specialist

📍 Location: Tustin, CA (Onsite)

Are you a payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, organization, and making sure employees are paid correctly and on time? We're partnering with a well-established organization in the life sciences industry that is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team in Tustin, CA.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the payroll process, collaborating across departments, and working in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

  • Process payroll accurately and on time for approximately 400 employees
  • Manage payroll from start to finish, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Maintain payroll records and employee data with a high level of accuracy
  • Process employee changes, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax withholdings
  • Reconcile payroll reports and resolve payroll discrepancies
  • Partner with Human Resources and Finance to ensure accurate employee and payroll information
  • Respond to payroll-related questions from employees in a timely and professional manner
  • Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and year-end activities


What We're Looking For

✔ 3–5 years of hands-on payroll experience

✔ Experience processing payroll for a mid-sized organization (approximately 300–600 employees)

✔ Experience managing payroll from start to finish

✔ Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and payroll compliance

✔ Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, UKG, Dayforce, Paycom, or similar

✔ Strong Microsoft Excel skills

✔ Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with multi-state payroll
  • Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employees
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Why Apply?

✨ Join a stable and growing organization

✨ Work alongside collaborative HR and Finance teams

✨ Make a direct impact by ensuring payroll operations run smoothly

📩 If you're interested—or know someone who might be a great fit—I'd love to connect!

Send your resume to paula.rojas@wearetig.com or apply directly through LinkedIn.

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