Payroll Specialist POST NUMBER: 461698

Santa Ana, CA

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Processor . The ideal candidate will manage the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll while adhering to strict reporting deadlines and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. This role involves collaborating with team members, supporting employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing:

  • Process multi-state weekly payroll accurately and in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

  • Verify and review employee timecards prior to processing.

  • Handle payroll adjustments, including salary changes, bonus payments, commissions, and other payroll items.

Employee and Manager Support:

  • Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers via phone, email, or ticketing system, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.

Collaboration:

  • Partner with payroll team members and the HR department to ensure smooth and compliant payroll operations.

Process Improvement:

  • Support department goals by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.

  • Maintain and update payroll checklists and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications:

  • Experience processing multi-state payroll with a strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements.

  • Proficiency with payroll systems (experience with Points North or similar platforms a plus).

  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Posted 2026-02-15

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