Payroll Specialist

$44,203 - $76,618/Yr

Experian - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Costa Mesa, CA

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As a Payroll Specialist II at Experian, you will be responsible for performing a full range of payroll functions and processing activities to ensure accurate and timely wage payments to employees. This hybrid role requires you to work from the Costa Mesa, CA office as needed, typically 1-2 times a month, and involves handling various payroll-related tasks including audits, employee direct deposit setups, and processing multi-state bi-weekly payroll.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits and load time data using OTL, Excel spreadsheets, and manual timecards into the system.
• Set up and process employee direct deposit information, tax withholding, and voluntary payroll deductions.
• Complete employment verifications.
• Set up wage garnishments according to federal and state regulations.
• Calculate retroactive wage payments to employees.
• Process employee status transactions including new hires, terminations, and leaves of absence.
• Process a multi-state bi-weekly payroll for both hourly and salary employees.
• Process employee payments for relocations and other personal reimbursement programs.
• Help test system upgrades and legislative changes.
• Assist the General Ledger personnel in researching variances in payroll accounts.
• Audit paperwork entered into the HRIS system by the Human Resources personnel.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent experience required
• Requires 2+ years of experience processing payroll in-house
• Knowledge of general accounting practices
• Knowledge of payroll regulations
• Data entry experience

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays