Los Alamitos Race Course · 22 hours ago
Payroll Specialist
Cypress, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelLos Alamitos Race Course is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations. The role involves reviewing timesheets, processing payroll changes, and ensuring compliance with state guidelines while maintaining accurate employee records.
Spectator Sports
Hiring Manager
Cathy Monji
Responsibilities
Reviews time sheets and related paperwork to make sure the information is correct and consistent with actual hours worked by employees
Makes adjustments and deductions for each employee and manage payroll-related benefits; vacations and sick days
Process terminations and final payments in accordance with state guidelines
Process new hires and payroll changes in a timely manner while ensuring the highest level of accuracy
Process off-cycle payments with manual checks, voids, stop payments
Manage and administer union pay rates, ensuring accurate application of rates based on collective bargaining agreements
Stay informed about changes in union wage and fringe benefit rates and make timely updates to payroll systems
Assist in auditing of preview payroll reports prior to transmission. Prepare and maintain employee files, ensuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality
Input and track garnishments, tax levies or other court ordered withholdings
Create, run, and upload reports as needed
Complete and promptly provide responses to verifications of employment in accordance with company policy
Communicate and interact with all levels of management
Assist in internal/external audits – providing Payroll related data
Participate in problem solving and special projects within Payroll and Accounting Departments
Assist employees with payroll inquiries via telephone and email
Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with employees, peers and management
Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Payroll experience preferred; comfortable processing payroll for 250+ employees
Effective communication skills, oral and written
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet critical deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Experience with PAYCHEX FLEX systems preferred
Experience with Kronos preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field is a plus
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical and Dental Insurance
401(k) plan
Flexible Spending account
Company
Los Alamitos Race Course
Los Alamitos Race Course is home to live horse racing action every Saturday and Sunday night.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase