Payroll Specialist

Location: Stockton, CA
Pay Range: $25.00–$35.00 per hour
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Position Overview

An opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for an employer in Stockton, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing, excellent organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of California wage and hour regulations.

This position focuses on processing accurate and timely payroll, maintaining employee payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and supporting payroll-related accounting and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, and semimonthly payroll accurately and on time.

• Review and verify employee timesheets, payroll adjustments, deductions, and reimbursements.

• Calculate overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation adjustments.

• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and confidential information.

• Ensure compliance with applicable California and federal payroll regulations.

• Assist with payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processing.

• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.

• Coordinate with Human Resources and Accounting departments regarding payroll changes.

• Prepare payroll reports and assist with internal audits.

• Support additional payroll and accounting functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of California payroll laws, overtime regulations, and wage requirements.

• Experience with ADP, Paychex, UKG, Paylocity, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar payroll systems preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.

Compensation

$25.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

About Talent Group

Talent Group is a women-owned executive search and workforce solutions firm connecting talented professionals with leading organizations throughout California's Central Valley.