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Ponte Winery · 10 hours ago

SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Temecula, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$33.65/hr - $38.46/hr

3+ years exp

Ponte Winery is a family-owned hospitality and wine enterprise located in Temecula Wine Country. The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 260 employees, ensuring compliance with payroll laws and serving as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries.

Food Production

Responsibilities

Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for ~260 employees (20% salaried, 80% hourly)

Manage multi-entity payroll runs, ensuring accuracy of hours, tips, commissions, and salaried pay

Review and input timecards, PTO, overtime, and shift differentials

Reconcile payroll registers and resolve discrepancies prior to submission

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws (California focus)

Administer and report garnishments, deductions, and benefit contributions

Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information in HRIS/payroll systems

Generate reports for management, accounting, and external agencies as needed

Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status

Support audits and provide payroll documentation as needed

Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, providing timely and accurate communication

Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of data

Assist with benefit reconciliations, year-end reporting, and W-2 distribution

Identify and recommend updates to payroll processes, systems, and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned by your Manager

Qualification

Payroll processesCalifornia wage lawsMicrosoft Office SuitePayroll/HRIS systemsFPCCPP certificationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skills