Description We are looking for a Sr. Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization in Santa Clara, California, supporting payroll operations for a large multi-entity workforce spread across numerous states. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is suited for a payroll specialist who can manage end-to-end bi-weekly processing, navigate complex pay scenarios, and maintain strong compliance standards. The role plays an important part in ensuring payroll accuracy, resolving issues efficiently, and strengthening payroll procedures in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage complete bi-weekly payroll processing across multiple entities and employee groups, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Examine payroll data for accuracy, including regular earnings, variable pay, deductions, tax withholdings, benefit impacts, and employee reimbursements.
• Administer specialized payroll items such as incentive payments, retroactive adjustments, multi-state tax ...