Payroll Specialist

JOB TITLE: Payroll Specialist
LOCATION: Irvine, CA
PAY RATE: $36-41/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Long Term)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Prepares and supports processing of payroll runs across multiple U.S. states and entities, ensuring accuracy of hours, earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and compliance with internal policies and wage rules.

• Maintains compliance across U.S. states by staying current on Federal, State, and Local payroll laws.

• Supports reconciliation of payroll data and benefits across systems, ledgers, and vendors.

• Maintains organized payroll documentation, tax records, and updates employee information for accurate recordkeeping and payroll processing.

• Investigates payroll questions, addresses discrepancies, and provides timely support to employees regarding pay-related matters, questions, and errors.

• Prepares payroll reconciliations, internal reviews, audits, and reporting activities.

• Supports full-cycle, multi-state payroll functions across multiple entities.

• Maintains related records and handles ad hoc requests as necessary.

• Applies understanding of payroll systems, compliance regulations, and internal controls.

• Uses payroll or HRIS platforms and Microsoft Excel for payroll processing and reporting.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Extensive knowledge of payroll processing, including payroll taxes, reconciliations, and internal controls.

• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, accuracy, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Familiarity with payroll or HRIS platforms and Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to work independently while flagging issues proactively.

• Preferred: 4+ years of progressive payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.

• Preferred: Experience processing multi-state payroll and handling complex payroll scenarios.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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