Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistWe are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Santa Barbara, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position will manage payroll operations for a large employee population across multiple states, ensuring accurate and timely processing while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll administration and is comfortable working with systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity.Responsibilities:Manage complete payroll processing from time collection through final distribution for a workforce of more than 500 employees.Review employee timesheets for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure payroll data is approved within established deadlines.Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying appropriate wage and hour rules, tax requirements, and other regulatory standards.Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and related updates in payroll systems with a high level of accuracy.Use ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, and other payroll applications to process recurring bi-monthly payroll cycles efficiently.Calculate earnings, adjustments, taxes, and withholdings and verify that all payroll transactions are properly recorded.Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal partners with clear, timely, and effective communication.Support payroll-related system or process updates as needed while helping maintain continuity and compliance in daily operations.