Payroll Coordinator - Temp

FORTIS Resource Partners is a boutique recruiting firm supporting successful companies throughout Southern California.EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temp-to-HireWORK MODEL: Hybrid (onsite Mon, Tue, Wed, remote Thur, Fri)LOCATION: Huntington Beach, CACOMPENSATION: $30-32/hourWe've teamed up with our client in Huntington Beach seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll professional to join their dynamic, fast-paced team on an interim basis. If you’re passionate about payroll and eager to contribute to a thriving organization, we’d love to hear from you. Interviews are happening this week, don’t wait to apply!Responsibilities and DutiesServe as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding payroll-related questions and support needs.Maintain payroll records, reporting, and related system updates to support accurate processing and compliance.Assist with payroll adjustments, corrections, off-cycle payments, and employee pay updates as needed.Coordinate with internal departments and multiple locations to collect and validate payroll-related information.Monitor timekeeping data and follow up on discrepancies, missing details, or approval issues.Ensure payroll information is submitted according to established processing timelines.Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, exceptions, and other pay-related concerns.Support adherence to company policies, payroll procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.Contribute to process enhancements and operational improvements within payroll functions.Provide guidance on payroll procedures, practices, and internal processes to employees and leadership.Assist with additional administrative projects and team support responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsHigh School Diploma or GED required, Bachelors degree preferred2+ years of Payroll processing experienceProficient in Excel vlookups and pivot tables requiredTimekeeping system experience required, Kronos or UKG Workforce Pro Management (Dimensions) preferredMust be knowledgeable of CA payroll lawsStrong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.Detail-oriented and analytical with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and quickly adapt to new systems and processes.FORTIS Resource Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.