Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist with a strong focus on California Payroll Compliance. The ideal candidate will manage non-exempt payroll, enforce accountability with supervisors and managers, and assess risk. Our client uses Rippling for payroll software but is flexible with other systems. The specialist will own the payroll process, monitor meal and rest breaks, ensure compliance with final pay requirements, and prevent payroll penalties.

• Ensure compliance with California payroll laws and non-exempt payroll regulations.
• Enforce accountability with supervisors and managers.
• Assess and manage payroll-related risks.
• Own and manage the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor meal and rest breaks and final pay requirements to prevent payroll penalties.
• Protect the company by ensuring employees are paid correctly.

• Expertise in California payroll compliance and wage-and-hour laws.
• Experience with non-exempt payroll management.
• Strong skills in payroll risk management.
• Ability to enforce manager accountability.
• Proficiency in using payroll software, ideally Rippling, but flexibility with other systems is acceptable.

• Previous experience in HR support is advantageous.
• Capability to handle payroll duties 75% of the time and HR responsibilities 25% of the time initially.
• Potential to grow into a senior payroll leadership position.

The role involves working primarily in an office setting with a flexible location in Redondo Beach. The company offers the possibility of hybrid arrangements and occasional remote work for the right candidate. The company values growth, and the role may evolve as the company expands.

This is a Permanent position based out of Redondo Beach, CA.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Health and medical benefits. Don't have specific details but will continue to ask them

This is a hybrid position in Redondo Beach,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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