Description 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 detail...