Ernest · 5 hours ago
Senior Payroll Specialist
Commerce, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$36/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expErnest is currently in search of a Senior Payroll Specialist for their Corporate office located in Commerce, CA. The role involves the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, along with managing payroll operations and resolving complex issues.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Process accurate, timely bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for salaried, hourly, and commissioned employees using Paycom
Manage end-to-end payroll operations, including workflow oversight to ensure all processing deadlines are met
Review and validate timecards, earnings, overtime, paid leave, holiday pay, accruals, and separation payouts prior to payroll submission
Reconcile payroll data before transmission and validate post-payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
Process off-cycle payrolls, including manual checks for terminations, bonuses, retroactive pay, and payroll adjustments
Ensure accurate calculation, compliance, and processing of wage garnishments and other statutory deductions
Maintain payroll records, check registers, and recurring reports covering wages, taxes, benefits, deductions, and garnishments
Conduct data integrity reviews, including 401(k) deferral elections, loans, and related deductions
Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals, and related reporting in partnership with Finance
Prepare, audit, and submit quarter-end and year-end payroll filings, including Forms W-2, W-2c, and 941
Support internal and external audits, including workers’ compensation, 401(k), and general payroll audits
Execute time and attendance processing and collaborate with leaders to resolve discrepancies
Respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll inquiries and issue resolution
Partner with Human Resources and Benefits to ensure accurate setup and maintenance of employee data, benefits, and deductions
Develop ad-hoc payroll, financial, and operational reports as needed
Document payroll procedures and maintain payroll best practices, controls, and compliance standards
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
Maintain professional expertise through ongoing education, training, and engagement with payroll and HR best practices
Qualification
Required
5+ years payroll experience
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Critical Thinker and problem-solving skills
Reliable and Collaborative
Customer Service Oriented
Technically curious and competent
Analytical Skills
Experience with HRIS Management/payroll software. Paycom Preferred
Payroll laws and regulations, Federal and State
Proficient in Excel; VLOOKUP's & pivot tables
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is desired but relevant experience will also be considered
Innovation to create seamless processes in payroll efficiency
Familiarity with GL posting & understanding payroll impact on financials
Experience using Paycom is a plus
Company
Ernest
Ernest is a family-owned packaging solutions company that creates amazing experiences for you and your customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Cornflake Wilson
CTO (Chief Twitter Officer)
Scott Gardner
Board Advisor and CMO
Recent News
2025-08-07
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