Payroll Specialist

Accounting/Financial
San Diego, CA
27.00-32.00
Contract to Perm
Posted: 7/27/2026 11:07:02 PM
Sedona Office: San Diego
Payroll Specialist
Long Term -  Potential Temp  to    Hire
Location :    Near  Kearny Mesa
 
Responsibilities Include:
  • Process semi-monthly Payroll for  ~ 400+ employees . 
  • Data Entry payroll data into Company system
  • Reviews  timesheets  and reports through the online time and attendance system . 
  • Ensures all time is accurate and OT in within compliance.
  • Researches  and remedies missed punches.
  • Monitors Mealtime expectations.
  • Enters Employees Information into Company system and makes changes as necessary.
  • Works with Teams to understand and reconcile variances.
  • Processed final checks including vacation payouts and benefit deductions.
  • Works with the benefit department and Employee benefit enrollment.
  • Completes verification of Employment and processes final checks.
  • Reporting – Invoicing and other payroll tasks as needed.
  • Responds to  staffs  payroll and timekeeping questions.
  • Enters all wage garnishments.
  • 401K Administration  -  Complete enrollment of eligible staff.
  • Benefits reconciliation.
  • Follow SOP’s and  Policys .
 
Requirements Include:
  • 5  years of professional experience in  processing payroll . 
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Access .        
  • Strong  confidentiality skills.
  • UKG Pro   –   Highly  Preferred . 
  • Ability to Analyze data.
  • Professionalism.
  • Recent experience working in robust HRIS Systems.
  • Associates or  Bachelors in Accounting , Business or related – Highly preferred
  • Retirement Plan Administration Experience
Physical Requirements:
  • Sitting 20+ hours a week
  • Walking 1-10 hours a week
  • Standard hearing and visual with ability to read printed material
  • No protective clothing or equipment required
 
Compensation:    $ 27 -$3 2  Hr .   – Possibly higher to $34 -  DOE
As a Sedona Staffing  contracted  employee you are eligible for the following  benefits :
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
If qualified and interested, please email resume to  marianne@sedonastaffing.com   or  sarah@sedonastaffing.com  or call our office at 858 268 9844.
Sedona Staffing is a nationally ranked work force management group celebrating 35  years’  of business, and provide Clerical, Accounting, Industrial, Marketing, Medical, IT, Engineering and Professional Associates to companies in need of temporary, long term or direct hire placement of employees.     With 28 branches nationwide, we are committed to continued growth and delivering a high standard of quality service.  
If you are not already registered with Sedona Staffing, please be prepared to be asked to apply online and send a resume that highlights your experience  for  this opening.    
Sedona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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