Payroll & Benefits Specialist

At TalentCount we believe Human Resources is the engine that influences the workforce towards success and a positive company culture creates the rhythm to any business. We take pride in hiring the most authenticated, high-EQ human resources and leadership professionals to influence company culture, objectives, and growth. We are currently partnered with a growing and established company in the manufacturing space seeking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their team. This role plays a key part in ensuring payroll accuracy, benefits integrity, and compliant leave administration across multiple states, including California and New York. This is a direct hire and onsite position in Huntington Beach, CA. Core duties: Processing payroll for 250+ employees, including wages, salaries, bonuses, supplemental pay, retro pay, and fringe benefits Managing timekeeping updates and time & attendance administration Executing off-cycle and manual check processing when needed Handling wage assignments and payroll adjustments Supporting tax compliance activities, including W-2 processing and payroll tax funding Running payroll system jobs and troubleshooting errors within payroll software Generating ad-hoc payroll reports and analyzing discrepancies Partnering with the payroll vendor to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Act as subject matter expert for leave programs including FMLA, CFRA, STD, LOA, and other state-specific leaves Serve as liaison with the leave administration vendor to ensure accurate tracking and documentation Support employees through leave requests, accommodations, and return-to-work planning Assist with open enrollment, benefits implementations, and employee benefits education Reconcile healthcare invoices and manage billing reviews Compile reports and assist with benefits-related research and special projects What we're looking for: Minimum 3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience (weekly payroll preferred) At least 2 years of benefits administration experience preferred Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar certification is a plus Bilingual English/Spanish required Strong leave administration experience, particularly California leaves and EDD processes Experience with Paylocity highly preferred Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems

Created: 2026-03-04