9911 - Finance & Accounting - Payroll Specialist

$52,000 - $56,160/Yr

Orangetheory Fitness - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Costa Mesa, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing the payroll process for 700 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. This role involves verifying payroll changes, processing semi-monthly payroll, and providing exceptional customer service to meet employee needs. The specialist will also assist in preparing payroll-related reports and handle various payroll tasks, including off-cycle checks and garnishments.

Responsibilities

• Verify payroll changes and process semi-monthly payroll for 700 employees in Dayforce.
• Create payroll reports and audit timecards for accuracy before initiating payroll transactions.
• Validate/import bonuses, commissions, and other compensation.
• Perform off-cycle and termination manual checks, as well as retroactive pay as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service with a sense of urgency to meet employee needs.
• Provide payroll-related support to Studio Managers.
• Prioritize and complete multiple tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in preparing payroll-related reports for management.
• Process employee garnishments in compliance with regulations.
• Provide payroll-related data for business license renewals, census reports, and workers' compensation audits.
• Perform Quarter-End and Year-End payroll tasks for State/Federal reporting and W-2 distribution.

Requirements

• Three to five years of full-cycle payroll experience.
• Proficient in HCM systems (Dayforce, Workday, ADP Lyric, UKG, or similar).
• Knowledge of California regulatory standards and compliance requirements (taxes, meal penalties, regular rate of pay, and labor laws).
• General ledger coding knowledge.
• Ability to research and analyze payroll-related issues and resolve them effectively.
• Exercise sound judgment, confidentiality, and sensitivity in handling changing needs and situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain healthy working relationships.
• Comfortable using mobile office tools and applications.
• Strong basic accounting and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient with relevant PC/Microsoft computer software and hardware applications.
• Dependable, motivated, and a strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and self-directed in resolving payroll issues.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment within established procedures to determine appropriate action.

Nice-to-haves

• Payroll Certification or Secondary Education HR, Accounting or related field preferred but not required.