Launch your career with AppleOne! We are hiring for a Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurately processing payroll, maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and supporting internal teams with payroll-related inquiries. This role ensures employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining confidential and organized payroll records. Located in North San Diego County. $26-30hr DOE. Mon-Fri.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees

• Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely, including new hires, terminations, raises, bonuses, and deductions

• Maintain employee payroll records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements

• Review and verify timesheets, PTO requests, and attendance records

• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and taxes

• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to Finance and HR departments

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws

• Coordinate with HR and Accounting for benefits deductions, garnishments, and tax filings

• Assist with year-end processing, including W-2s and related reporting

• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred

• 2–4 years of experience in payroll processing or related role

• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, or similar

• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and compliance standards

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other office tools

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


Apply today to join a growing company with opportunities for advancement!


Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.