Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in San Luis Obispo, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong end-to-end payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and confidence working across high-volume payroll environments. The person in this role will help ensure employees are paid correctly, payroll records remain compliant, and tax-related processes are handled with precision.

Responsibilities:
• Process full-cycle payroll for a high-volume employee population, ensuring each payroll run is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.
• Use payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce to maintain employee records, validate payroll data, and resolve processing issues.
• Review earnings, deductions, garnishments...