Payroll Specialist

Description

Payroll Specialist

Buena Park, CA

Employment Type: Temp 

Rate of Pay: $30- $35/hr

We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team, where you’ll support accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. This role ensures employees are paid correctly each cycle by managing payroll transactions, reviewing timekeeping data, maintaining HRIS records, and resolving routine payroll issues.

Your Impact: 

As a Payroll Specialist, you will:   

• Process payroll transactions, including time imports, pay-rate changes, deductions, new hires, terminations, and direct-deposit updates.
• Review timekeeping reports and resolve missing punches, overtime discrepancies, and approval gaps before payroll close.
• Perform pre-payroll audits of gross pay, taxes, benefits deductions, and garnishments.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready employee payroll records and transaction documentation.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and escalate complex issues while identifying process-improvement opportunities.

What You Bring to the Table: 

• Two or more years of payroll processing experience in a corporate HRIS environment.
• Experience managing timekeeping data, payroll transactions, and employee pay records.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax withholding, FLSA overtime rules, deductions, and garnishments.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities accurately within strict payroll deadlines.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience with UKG, ADP, Paylocity, Ceridian, or similar payroll platforms.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll processing.
• Familiarity with payroll tax filing preparation and year-end W-2 reconciliation.
• Knowledge of payroll documentation standards, data privacy, and internal controls.

About UNIS: 

UNIS accelerates logistics success through a powerful, technology-driven Transportation Management System designed to deliver exceptional control, real-time visibility, and scalable adaptability across complex supply chain networks. We are committed to elevating both our people and our operations, continuously pushing toward higher standards of performance and innovation. 

As our clients partner with UNIS, the relationship extends far beyond transactional logistics support. We serve as a strategic partner, unlocking a suite of value-added services powered by advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and data-driven insights. By unifying transportation, assets, and information through AI-enabled technology, UNIS helps clients optimize decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and drive smarter, more resilient supply chains. 

Perks & Benefits: 

We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Our benefits include: 

• Competitive health benefits 
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and applicable state requirements 
• Leadership and professional development programs 
• Opportunities to build AI literacy through hands-on use of intelligent systems and automation that support human, data-driven decision-making. 
• Internal growth and career mobility opportunities 
• Free luncheons and on-site team events 

Use of AI & Technology: 

UNIS leverages AI-enabled tools and automation to enhance efficiency, insights, and decision support across our operations. These tools are designed to support human judgment—not replace it. All employment-related decisions, including hiring, performance management, and career development, are made by people, guided by data, experience, and our company values. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. UNIS promotes diversity and inclusivity in all forms, which helps to shape our company culture and industry leading third-party logistics. UNIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees, and we proudly support the Crown Act. 

Please note that all applicants are subject to background checks prior to hire, and are required to provide proof of employment eligibility upon hire. The Company may participate in E-Verify, where applicable.