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BrainWorks

Payroll Specialist

BrainWorks, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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A well-established, mid-sized organization is seeking an experienced

Payroll Specialist

to join its Accounting & Finance team. This company values accuracy, collaboration, and efficiency, offering a supportive environment where you can make an immediate impact.

Role Overview The

Payroll Specialist

will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a 300+ employee workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across multiple pay frequencies. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in UKG, strong reconciliation skills, and a background in manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Process and reconcile weekly payroll for hourly employees and semi-monthly payroll for salaried staff

Maintain accurate payroll records and support audits and internal controls

Manage employee data changes, deductions, and benefits integrations

Prepare and review payroll reports, ensuring accuracy across pay, tax, and deduction fields

Collaborate closely with HR and Accounting teams on journal entries, accruals, and compliance

Address employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and discretion

Support year-end reporting, W-2 processing, and payroll tax filings

Qualifications

3–5+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in manufacturing

Working knowledge of UKG (UKG Pro or Dimensions)

Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements

Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills

Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and manage confidential data

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