Payroll Specialist - Manufacturing

Skillset Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to work in the city of Gardena, CA area. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time while maintaining payroll records, reviewing timekeeping data, and ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws. This role works closely with Human Resources and Accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies, prepare reports, support audits, and provide excellent service to employees regarding payroll-related questions.  This is a 1st shift position and DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY.  Please send your resume to rmills@skillsetgroup.com.

Skillset Group is seeking a Paper Mill Superintendent to work in the city of Prewitt, NM area. The Paper Mill Superintendent is responsible for leading paper machine operations in a manufacturing facility, driving a strong safety culture, improving production performance, and developing operations teams. This leadership role oversees daily production, coordinates maintenance activities and capital projects, troubleshoots equipment and process issues, and partners with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, reliability, and operational efficiency. This is the 1st Shift position for a DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY.  Please send all resumes to Rmills@skillsetgroup.com.

Job Title:       Payroll Specialist

DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY!!

Pay Range:    $25 – 30/hr. DOE

Shift:              1st shift; M-F, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Requirements:

• 2+ years of payroll, accounting, or administrative experience preferred.
• Process payroll (hours, overtime, deductions) accurately and on time
• Manage timekeeping and payroll reporting using Dayforce (HRIS)
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy
• Review payroll for compliance with company policies and labor laws
• Resolve employee payroll questions and discrepancies
• Partner with HR and accounting to support payroll accuracy
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits
• Use payroll systems, timekeeping software, and Google tools
• Apply basic knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, and wage calculations
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information
• Stay organized, detail-oriented, and meet deadlines
• Bilingual is STRONGLY preferred
• High school diploma required; degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred