Payroll Specialist

Base Pay Range

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Contract-to-hire opportunity | Start ASAP! | Full benefits | Weekly pay

Our client in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist who can independently process payroll using Paycor. This role requires someone detail-oriented, dependable, and confident managing payroll from start to finish with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate has hands‑on Paycor experience and is comfortable stepping into a fast‑paced environment right away.

REMOTE within the state of California!

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Opportunity to convert to a permanent, full‑time role

Premium benefits provided by Jobot

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid sick leave
• Weekly pay

• Process weekly/biweekly payroll for employees through Paycor, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain and update employee payroll records including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and deductions
• Review and audit timesheets for completeness and compliance
• Handle payroll‑related inquiries from employees in a professional and timely manner
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
• Generate payroll reports and support finance/HR with payroll data as needed
• Assist with year‑end payroll tasks, including W‑2 preparation
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive payroll information

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience using Paycor
• Hands‑on Paycor experience required — must be able to run payroll independently
• Knowledgeable in California payroll laws required
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, taxes, and compliance
• High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and strong problem‑solving abilities

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Jobot’s policy is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.