Payroll Specialist

W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future). Payroll Specialist (Contract) - Hybrid in Lake Forest, CA. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex! Carex is partnering with a Manufacturing and Services industry partner to hire a detail-oriented and collaborative Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll processing across the U.S. and Canada.

This role is part of a fast-paced, global payroll team and plays a key role in ensuring payroll compliance, managing third-party vendor relationships, and providing exceptional employee support. Pay: $25-27/hr duration: 6 months with possibility of extension.

Location:

Hybrid, in Lake Forest, CA office T,W,TH.

• Accurately process payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees using Excel, GPS/Success Factors, and external payroll vendors.
• Review and manage employee lifecycle changes each pay period, including new hires, terminations, and pay adjustments.
• Administer special payroll activities such as garnishments, loans, and off-cycle payments.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and company policies, including timely and correct payroll tax filing.
• Support payroll tax reporting and documentation, and assist in research related to tax compliance and accounting discrepancies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues efficiently and professionally.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports to Finance and other stakeholders.
• Stay informed on evolving tax regulations and payroll best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Payroll, Accounting, Human Resources, or Finance.
• 2+ years of direct experience in payroll tax reporting and compliance.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience for both salaried and hourly employees.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, Success Factors, Talent Works).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a professional role with exposure to cloud-based payroll systems and outsourced services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Comfortable in a hybrid global team setting with a fast-paced workflow.

Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.