Payroll & Compliance Specialist
Posted: 02/24/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Category: Finance & Accounting
Job Number: 13207
Job Description
Payroll & Compliance Specialist-Long Beach, CA
Join a growing organization where your expertise makes an impact.
We’re looking for a skilled Payroll & Compliance Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy owning the payroll process, improving systems, and partnering with HR and leadership, this is a great opportunity to step into a high-visibility role.
Why This Role Stands Out
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or equivalent experience preferred.
Join a growing organization where your expertise makes an impact.
We’re looking for a skilled Payroll & Compliance Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy owning the payroll process, improving systems, and partnering with HR and leadership, this is a great opportunity to step into a high-visibility role.
Why This Role Stands Out
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High-impact position with cross-functional exposure
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Opportunity to streamline processes and improve systems
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Diverse payroll environment (multi-entity, multi-state, union exposure)
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Collaborative team culture
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Stable organization with long-term growth potential
What You’ll Do
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Process accurate, on-time payroll for assigned entities
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
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Maintain and optimize payroll system configurations (accruals, deductions, tax setup, benefits)
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Review timesheets and payroll inputs for accuracy
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Support reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation
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Coordinate union payroll reporting and external system uploads
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Manage time-off tracking and payroll documentation workflows
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Serve as a trusted resource for employee and manager payroll questions
What We’re Looking For
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3–5+ years of payroll experience (multi-state or multi-entity preferred)
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Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and tax reporting
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Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (ADP, Paylocity, Workday, SAP, or similar)
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Union payroll experience a plus
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Detail-oriented, organized, and systems-minded
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or equivalent experience preferred.
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