RIDE Mobility · 12 hours ago
Payroll Specialist
Pasadena, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expRidemobilityllc is seeking a Payroll Specialist responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for U.S. employees. The role includes payroll processing, compliance, timekeeping administration, and supporting payroll-related initiatives.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Process bi-weekly payroll for 650+ employees across multiple U.S. states (and Canada, as applicable), ensuring accuracy and compliance
Administer payroll components including base pay, bonuses, stock compensation, payroll taxes, 401(k), union dues, wage garnishments, and statutory supplemental benefits
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including California labor regulations
Process final paychecks in compliance with applicable state laws, ensuring timely and accurate payments
Accurately calculate and verify payroll adjustments, including overtime, retro pay, wage corrections, PTO payouts, and schedule changes
Monitor and resolve daily timekeeping exceptions such as missed punches, meal penalties, attestations, and schedule adjustments
Review and enter new hire data, ensure documentation completeness, and prorate salaries when required
Partner with ADP Comprehensive Services to troubleshoot and resolve payroll system issues
Prepare and submit quarterly payroll tax filings and required government reports
Support year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing (and T-4 / RL-1 as applicable)
Assist with internal and external payroll audits and maintain payroll documentation to support SOX compliance
Perform payroll reconciliations and accruals for multiple legal entities as part of month-end close
Ensure accurate processing of benefit deductions and coordination with benefits administration
Collaborate with HR Business Partners to support payroll-related initiatives and improve the employee experience
Manage new state and local tax registrations, monitor agency notices, and resolve payroll tax issues promptly
Drive payroll process improvements and automation initiatives to reduce manual work
Participate in system enhancements and conduct end-to-end testing in ADP Workforce Now
Execute Records of Employment (ROEs) in compliance with Canadian labor regulations
Support RRSP contributions and payroll remittances to Canadian tax agencies
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably in a high-volume, multi-state environment
Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (required)
Strong working knowledge of FLSA overtime regulations
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data validation
Ability to work onsite Monday–Friday
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
Prior payroll experience in a manufacturing or union environment strongly preferred
Exposure to Canadian payroll is a plus
Company
RIDE Mobility
RIDE, a BYD spinoff, is redefining the future of transportation in North America.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase