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Payroll Specialist

Addison Group, West Covina, CA, United States


Work Location:

West Covina, CA - Hybrid (Mon/Wed), Onsite (Tues–Thurs)

Company Overview
A global restaurant leader and operating over 3,000 locations worldwide. The organization fosters a culture rooted in trust, humility, collaboration, decisiveness, and executional excellence.

About the Role
We are seeking a

Payroll Specialist

to join a highly collaborative payroll team supporting approximately 5,000 employees within the entity. This is a high-impact, hands‑on role where team members wear multiple hats and contribute across payroll functions regardless of entity.

The ideal candidate is a

plug‑and‑play payroll professional

who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and can step in to support during a period of transition and workload redistribution.

Key Responsibilities

Process

full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll

(Monday–Tuesday processing schedule)

Manage payroll for

multi-state employees , ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

Perform

end-to-end payroll functions , including:

Timecard audits and payroll processing

Garnishment calculations and administration

Overtime calculations and compliance

Payroll tax processing and reconciliation

Final paycheck processing (terminations, compliance requirements)

Retroactive payments and adjustments

Support payroll for

hourly, salaried, exempt, and non-exempt employees

Collaborate with team members across entities to ensure seamless payroll operations

Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity

Utilize payroll systems and reporting tools to identify discrepancies and resolve issues

Must-Have

Experience with

ADP Workforce Now (WFN)

Strong background in

multi-state, high-volume payroll

(1,000+ employees)

Proven experience with

full-cycle payroll processing

Nice-to-Have

Experience with

Canadian payroll

Background in the

restaurant or hospitality industry

Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs)

Collaborative payroll team of 10 specialists

Fast-paced, high-volume environment supporting a growing organization

Cross-functional exposure with opportunities to contribute beyond standard payroll processing

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