Payroll Consultant, California Compliance

Job Description: • Own and execute California regular rate of pay calculations, including overtime, premiums, and blended rates • Process semi-monthly payroll, including manual calculations for commissions and complex earnings • Manage and calculate supplemental earnings, including bonuses, incentives, and gift cards • Perform termination pay and retroactive pay calculations in compliance with California regulations • Support and execute off-cycle payroll runs as needed • Oversee accurate timekeeping data management, including review and correction of timecard discrepancies • Partner with operations and HR to ensure accurate tracking of hours worked, overtime, and leave • Validate time and attendance data from systems such as UKG (or similar) prior to payroll processing • Ensure compliance with California wage & hour laws, including meal/rest break premiums and regular rate calculations • Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and documentation to mitigate risk • Support the build-out of SOX-compliant controls and audit-ready processes within payroll operations • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations • Conduct payroll and compensation analysis, including rate of pay validation and earnings audits • Investigate discrepancies and resolve complex payroll issues with a root-cause approach • Build and maintain Excel-based models and reports to support payroll accuracy and insights • Partner with Finance on general ledger reconciliation and audit support • Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment across payroll inputs and outputs • Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries and escalations • Support system optimization and process improvements across ADP and timekeeping platforms Requirements: • 5-7 years of payroll experience, with deep expertise in California wage & hour laws • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) required • Proven experience managing payroll with complex commission structures • Strong experience with manual payroll calculations and operating in non-automated environments • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) • Experience with ADP Workforce Now and UKG (or similar timekeeping systems) • Strong understanding of SOX compliance and internal controls • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality • Ability to navigate ambiguity and build processes in a fast-paced environment Benefits: Apply tot his job Apply To this Job