Temp Payroll Specialist

Global Channel Management • Cypress, California • Contractor • $24–$25 / hour

Posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2026

Payroll Specialist needs 3 years hand on experience in payroll processing and associated activities.

Payroll Specialist requires:

 3 years hand on experience in payroll processing and associated activities.

 Degree in business related discipline (Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, etc.), or the equivalent of combination of education and work experience.

 Working knowledge of payroll tax

 Strong knowledge of payroll policies, procedures, regulations, and systems for payroll/tax reporting.

 Creative analytical and problem solving background.

 Demonstrates analytical strengths in payroll environment.

 Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills.

 Must be a customer-focused, self-driven, results-oriented individual with an emphasis on quality, detail and accuracy.

 Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint

Payroll Specialist duties:

 Provides customer and stakeholder support for issues that arise, and helps with planning for problem resolution along with mitigation of issues on a go-forward basis.

 Recommends, develops and implements changes to processes, procedures and workflows, leading to greater efficiency and accuracy throughout the US payroll operations.

 Works as a team member closely with the Contact Center leadership team, as well as Tier 1 and Tier 2 support as it relates to payroll processing activities.

 Works closely with ADP's managed services team. Reviews and assists with vendor enhancements and program changes to upgrade the payroll system as necessary.

 Analysis, research, problem resolution and administration of payroll processes. Specific processes could include payroll accounting, G/L Interface, account reconciliation, accruals, tax reporting/payments, T&A interfaces, garnishment processing, leave accruals, W-2 Processing, W-2Cs, etc.

 Provides payroll reports and other information as needed/requested. Adheres to and completed all activities related to SOX and internal control compliance. Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.

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