Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a high-volume workforce in Costa Mesa, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and keep payroll records organized and up to date. The right candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with large employee populations, weekly payroll cycles, and payroll systems such as Paycom and Rippling.Responsibilities:• Administer complete payroll processing for approximately 1,500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay each cycle.• Execute multi-state payroll activities while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.• Manage weekly payroll runs from data review through final submission and post-payroll validation.• Reconcile payroll records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to pay, deductions, and taxes.• Maintain detailed payroll tracking and reporting to support accuracy, audits, and internal review.• Support payroll activities across the full employee lifecycle, including updates affecting compensation and deductions.• Use payroll platforms such as Paycom and Rippling to process transactions, maintain records, and improve efficiency.• Assist with payroll-related transition work involving Rippling as part of ongoing operational support.