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Payroll Specialist

Job title: Payroll Specialist
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Specialisation: Food & Beverages
Salary: USD 35 - 41 (Hourly)
Reference: PR/087449
Job published: June 23, 2026 10:37
Work Arrangement: Onsite

POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll Specialist manages end-to-end biweekly payroll for 1,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective collaboration with HR and Finance while serving as a Dayforce payroll SME.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Process biweekly payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
  • Ensure payroll compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Canadian federal and provincial requirements.
  • Review, reconcile, and resolve timesheet issues in partnership with managers prior to each payroll run.
  • Accurately calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, retro pay, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
  • Maintain and update employee payroll and HR records, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay changes.
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including off-cycle payrolls, benefit deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and issue resolution.
  • Act as the Dayforce payroll SME, supporting system updates, reporting, audits, reconciliations, and year-end activities (W‑2s, T4s).
     
QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll laws, including multi‑state payroll compliance (California experience strongly preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Dayforce, including Payroll and Workforce Management (WFM) modules.
  • Proven ability to process high‑volume payroll accurately and efficiently, with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and cross‑functional teams while handling confidential information with discretion.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Familiarity with prevailing wage regulations. 
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
 

LOCATION Santa Fe Springs, CA

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full-Time

 

SALARY USD 35.00 - 41.00

 

BENEFITS 

  • Life & accident insurance

  • Pet Insurance

  • 401(k) with company matching

  • Paid time off

  • Wellness program and EAP assistance and much more!

 

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