Top 11 Payroll analyst Jobs in Costa Mesa, Ca

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EL Pollo Loco —Costa Mesa, CA
- $33 - $37 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Research
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Payroll Analyst 2 CX - Controllers Services - FT Days
University of California, Irvine —Anaheim, CA
- $28.88 - $49.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- English
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
9d
Payroll/Personnel Analyst
California State University —Long Beach, CA
- Online Application
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2d
Payroll/Personnel Analyst
California State University, Long Beach —Long Beach, CA
- $4,799 - $6,992 a month
- Temporary
- Background check
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2d
Payroll Analyst
Unified Door and Hardware Group —Santa Ana, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
11d
Payroll Business Analyst
Ensign Services —San Juan Capistrano, CA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Human Resources Analyst
Shea Properties —Aliso Viejo, CA
- $40.71 - $45.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
Senior Technical Payroll Analyst II - ADP System Analyst
Rocket Lab Corporation —Long Beach, CA
- $124,500 - $145,000 a year
- Office
- 8 years
- SQL
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Senior Payroll Tax Analyst
SCAN Health Plan —Long Beach, CA
- $92,400 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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HCM Payroll Business Analyst and Systems Implementation Lead
Crowe —Costa Mesa, CA
- $100,400 - $205,300 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Research
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1d
HCM Payroll Business and Systems Implementation Senior Analyst
Crowe —Costa Mesa, CA
- $76,200 - $151,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Research
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EL Pollo Loco -
Costa Mesa, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$33 - $37 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time

Qualifications

VLOOKUP function
Confidential information handling
Process audits
HR legal compliance
State tax
High school diploma or GED
Continuous improvement
Root cause analysis
Regulatory compliance analysis
California labor law
Audit support
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

At El Pollo Loco, we are on a mission to be the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant. When it comes to our people, we are all about growth. Whether that means specialized training, a clearly laid out career trajectory or collaborating cross-functionally, we are committed to the success of our people the same way we’ve been committed to the success of the El Pollo Loco brand for the last 50 years. In fact, we see you as our secret ingredient. While our chicken is fire, it’s our people who set us ablaze.

Our restaurants are only the tip of the flame! If you’re looking for an innovative, winning, and welcoming workplace, then a flamin’ good career in our Restaurant Support Center is right for you.

At our Support Center, we believe our best work is done Together, when departments collaborate and everyone is confident in contributing their ideas. This is why we are in the office 3 days per week.

Let’s Get Loco!

What’s in it for you!

STRONG office culture recognized as a Great Place to Work® and driven by our core values: Simple. Together. Relentless. Ownership. Nimble. Growth
Career growth opportunities
Competitive pay and bonus potential
Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance + HSA Savings Account
401(K) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting
Paid Vacation + Sick Pay + 12 Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Free El Pollo Loco food + restaurant discounts
PerkSpot discounts program

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while serving as a subject matter expert for payroll operations, payroll systems, and regulatory compliance. This role partners closely with People Services, Legal, Accounting, Field Operations, and IT to resolve complex payroll issues, support system enhancements, improve business processes, and drive operational excellence. The Senior Payroll Analyst serves as a technical resource for payroll-related initiatives, performs advanced payroll analysis and reconciliations, supports audits and compliance reporting, and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall employee experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process bi-weekly multi-state payrolls accurately and timely.
Audit payroll transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
Review and validate earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, bonuses, retroactive pay, and final pay calculations.
Process off-cycle payrolls, manual checks, reversals, and adjustments as needed.
Reconcile payroll balances prior to payroll transmission.
Administer all wage garnishments, including child support, tax levies, creditor garnishments, bankruptcy orders, and other court-ordered deductions.
Review and interpret garnishment orders to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Coordinate with employees, agencies, and third-party vendors regarding garnishment inquiries.
Monitor withholding limits and ensure deductions are processed accurately and timely.
Maintain garnishment records and required documentation.
Resolve complex garnishment issues while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Maintain expertise in California payroll regulations.
Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and tax reconciliations.
Assist with payroll audits and regulatory reporting.
Participate in system testing, upgrades, implementations, and payroll-related projects.
Perform monthly payroll reconciliations and variance analysis.
Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc payroll reports.
Analyze payroll trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
Support Accounting with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations.
Monitor payroll metrics and identify areas of risk.
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes.
Develop and maintain payroll procedures and documentation.
Recommend best practices to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across Payroll.
Partner with People Services, Accounting, Field Operations, and IT to resolve payroll issues.
Provide payroll expertise during system implementations and business initiatives.
Support operational leaders by researching and resolving complex payroll inquiries.
Other activities, duties or responsibilities that are assigned by your leader.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required.

Education/Work Experience:

High School Diploma/GED Required.
5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, including processing large, multi-state payrolls.
Minimum 3 years supporting enterprise payroll systems.
Strong understanding of federal and state payroll regulations.
Advanced knowledge of California payroll laws.
Experience processing payroll for organizations with 4,000+ employees preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and reconciliation techniques.
Experience with payroll audits and reconciliations.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex payroll issues and identify root causes.
Certified Payroll Professional preferred.
Experience with enterprise level systems (Dayforce Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced payroll knowledge
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to influence without direct authority
Continuous improvement mindset

Our Company

In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 500 restaurants across 9 states, becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way. Today, we continue to work just as hard to always provide our customers with Quality Chicken. Fast. Easy. Affordable.
The pay range identified is the hourly or salary rate El Pollo Loco expects to pay for the posted position. This range does not include any benefits or bonus opportunities that might be available for the position based on position and eligibility criteria. At El Pollo Loco, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range. Individual pay decisions will vary based on a variety of factors including years of experience, industry experience, education, geography, etc.

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