Are you looking for an office position? Luttrell Staffing Group is now hiring a Part-Time Payroll Specialist position for a company in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Key Details for Part-Time Payroll Specialist:
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$35-50 / Hour
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Works In-Office
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Part-Time: 32 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Temp-to-Hire
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Paid weekly
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Zero Fees - you’ll never be charged for any screening service
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Active and positive team-building, work environment
Key Duties for Part-Time Payroll Specialist:
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Process biweekly full-cycle payroll for salaried and hourly employees using Paylocity
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Audit payroll and timekeeping data weekly for accuracy and compliance
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Maintain and correct timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies
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Issue pay adjustments for errors and retroactive changes
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Manage and maintain employee data across ERP, HRIS, and payroll systems
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Process employee updates including hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation or benefits changes
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Support monthly accrual reconciliation
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Serve as primary contact for payroll inquiries from employees and managers
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Coordinate with Paylocity support to resolve payroll and system issues
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Build and maintain payroll reports, workflows, and policies in Paylocity
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and internal policies
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Communicate with tax agencies and providers on account setup, notices, and rate changes
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Support multi-state payroll operations
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Collaborate with HR and accounting teams as needed
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Process and review biweekly prevailing wage certified payroll reports
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Audit DIR wage determinations and update ERP records
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Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Act and California DIR requirement
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Follow all policies and safety procedures in place\
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Completes any other related tasks as needed
Qualifications for Part-Time Payroll Specialist:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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3–5+ years of payroll experience including full-cycle payroll processing
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Strong knowledge of prevailing wage laws and compliance requirements
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Experience using HCM and payroll systems such as ADP, Paycor, or Paylocity for payroll processing, audits, and data management
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Strong understanding of payroll compliance, California wage and hour laws, and tax regulations
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Experience auditing payroll and timekeeping data with a high level of accuracy
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Ability to troubleshoot payroll issues and manage corrections independently
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Experience communicating with state tax agencies and handling payroll notices
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Strong communication skills to support employees, leadership, and accounting teams
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Highly organized with strong attention to detail and discretion
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Experience with Paylocity preferred but not required
Please apply by clicking on the link below, then call or text (805) 544-1800.
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