Senior Payroll Specialist

Post Date

May 22, 2026

Location

Pasadena,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

91101
US
Jul 30, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Payroll

Req #

LAX-84152fd3-82fe-490f-bbcc-496fe8d5c511

Pay Rate

$26 - $33 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

- Process weekly payroll, including entering time data, reviewing for accuracy, and generating paychecks and direct deposit files
- Prepare union fringe benefit reports, including compiling data, submitting reports, and processing related payments
- Maintain payroll and fringe benefit records within JDE and HCM systems
- Respond promptly to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and general questions
- Handle Employment Development Department (EDD) inquiries and new hire reporting
- Enter and update employee information for new hires and rehires in the system
- Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, copying, and document distribution
- Initiate stop payments and issue manual checks when needed
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, including job cost corrections
- Prepare benefit reports and process benefit deductions as required
- Reconcile payroll prior to submission and verify accuracy of final reports
- Ensure proper taxation of employer-paid benefits
- Maintain compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws
- Process wage garnishments accurately and in compliance with regulations
- Manage compliance related to unclaimed payroll checks
- Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and W-2c processing
- Partner with HR and Accounting to resolve payroll-related issues and discrepancies
- Complete additional administrative and payroll-related duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience managing an in-house Payroll system (Oracle or JDE preferred)
• 4+ years of previous Payroll experience.
• 4+ years of Data Entry experience into an accounting/payroll system.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel required.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Construction experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.