Payroll Specialist

Temporary Payroll SpecialistThis role is responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations, and all related activities. The ideal individual will have payroll experience, analytical ability, a critical eye for detail and 100% accuracy. They will work in conjunction with and support the Finance and Human Resource teams. May assist with other accounting functions/task as the needs arise.Onsite: Santa Ana, CA officePay range: $28-$38 per hourEssential Duties and Responsibilities· New hires, terminations, changes to existing employee information.o Verify employee documents are complete and accurate pertaining to legal name, TIN, banking, job title, department, reporting manager, payrate, work calendar / hours.o Review benefit enrollment data details.o Enter or review employee record in NetSuite, electronic timeclock and 401k contributions.§ Payroll items (earnings, taxes, deductions, company contributions, time-accruals (sick/vacation)§ W-4 (Setting up new tax jurisdiction if necessary)§ Time-Off plan (sick and vacation)§ Benefit deductions and company contributions.o Enter expense and spending limits.o Upload new employee information to 401k enrollment or upon termination.· Processes bi-monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including:o Process payroll including handling employee absences in compliance with government regulations, and all related activities (sick, vacation, holiday, etc.).o Review hourly employees’ timecard and correct any time punch errors as necessary.o Communicate to managers to approve timecards for their hourly direct reports and notify managers of timecard concerns (to include meal penalties).o Run 401k current deferral election change report and update employee record in NetSuite and post report to SharePoint folder.o Review and analyze payroll to ensure any discrepancies or errors are corrected or brought to the supervisor’s attention for discussion prior to committing payrollo Create payroll batch in NetSuite and commit after review with supervisor.o Run payroll reports and post to SharePoint.o Run and upload 401k contribution report to 401k provider.· Research & respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, time clock & 401k benefits.· Prepare W-2 and 1099 schedules at year-end for management review.o W-2 to General Ledger reconciliation and verification with SuitePeople (Ceridian)o 401k Year-end reconciliation and accrual; communicating audit results with 401k Admin (Newport)o ACA 1095 validation communicating results with benefits administrator (Burnham)· Assists in any tax, financial or payroll audits.· Full-time onsite work to fulfill the administrative functions referenced above such as guiding and educating employees relating to payroll and accounting responsiblities. · Additional projects and/or duties as they arise.Qualifications Required for Position· Minimum of an Associate degree in business, accounting, finance or equivalent· Minimum of 5 years’ experience and proficient with processing in house payroll· Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.· Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Microsoft Teams or Zoom· Ability to maintain the highest level of discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality in all dealings with employees.· Well organized, analytical, and strong attention to detail.· Ability to problem solve and find solutions.· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills· Contributes to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.· Has a sense of urgency and a willingness to get to the bottom of a problem.· Ability and willing to proactively helps others.Work Environment· Full-time onsite, indoor at a manufacturing facility· Prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.· Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

Salary : $28 - $38