Payroll Analyst

Location: Brea, CA

Job Type: Contract

Work Arrangement: Onsite

We are seeking candidates for two payroll opportunities with an established organization in Brea, California. These contract positions offer opportunities for professionals with backgrounds in payroll operations, payroll administration, and employee data management.

Pay Rate: $38–$40/hour (W2, no benefits)

Contract Duration: 3 months

Responsibilities:

• Process complex, multi-state payroll transactions, adjustments, off-cycle payments, and final pay calculations.

• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues.

• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholding and direct deposit information.

• Support payroll compliance, reporting, and reconciliation activities.

• Assist with payroll system enhancements, process standardization, and workflow improvements.

• Collaborate with payroll teams and cross-functional stakeholders to improve operational consistency.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or business, or a minimum of 7 years of related payroll experience.

• At least 5 years of experience processing complex payroll in a multi-state environment.

• Strong knowledge of US payroll regulations; familiarity with Canadian and LATAM payroll requirements is important.

• Experience with payroll platforms such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or Dayforce is preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and reconciliation skills.

• Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus.

Pay Rate: $30–$32/hour (W2, no benefits)

Contract Duration: To be confirmed

Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate data entry and updates related to payroll and employee records.

• Review information for completeness and accuracy.

• Support routine administrative activities within the Pay & Benefits function.

• Follow established procedures and assist team members with day-to-day operational tasks.

Qualifications:

• Experience in payroll administration, HR administration, data entry, or a related support function is beneficial.

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Ability to follow established processes and manage assigned tasks efficiently.

• Good organizational and communication skills.

• Familiarity with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, or Microsoft Excel is a plus.

If you have experience in payroll operations or administrative support and are interested in either opportunity, please apply with your current resume. Candidates should indicate which position they are interested in pursuing.