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Payroll Specialist
Posted: 07/14/2026
Job Number: 57740399
Pay Rate: $35-50 / hour
Job Description
Are you looking for an office position? Luttrell Staffing Group is now hiring a Part-Time Payroll Specialist position for a company in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Key Details for Part-Time Payroll Specialist:
- $35-50 / Hour
- Works In-Office
- Part-Time: 32 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Temp-to-Hire
- Paid weekly
- Zero Fees - you’ll never be charged for any screening service
- Active and positive team-building, work environment
Key Duties for Part-Time Payroll Specialist:
- Process biweekly full-cycle payroll for salaried and hourly employees using Paylocity
- Audit payroll and timekeeping data weekly for accuracy and compliance
- Maintain and correct timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies
- Issue pay adjustments for errors and retroactive changes
- Manage and maintain employee data across ERP, HRIS, and payroll systems
- Process employee updates including hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation or benefits changes
- Support monthly accrual reconciliation
- Serve as primary contact for payroll inquiries from employees and managers
- Coordinate with Paylocity support to resolve payroll and system issues
- Build and maintain payroll reports, workflows, and policies in Paylocity
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and internal policies
- Communicate with tax agencies and providers on account setup, notices, and rate changes
- Support multi-state payroll operations
- Collaborate with HR and accounting teams as needed
- Process and review biweekly prevailing wage certified payroll reports
- Audit DIR wage determinations and update ERP records
- Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Act and California DIR requirement
- Follow all policies and safety procedures in place\
- Completes any other related tasks as needed
Qualifications for Part-Time Payroll Specialist:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3–5+ years of payroll experience including full-cycle payroll processing
- Strong knowledge of prevailing wage laws and compliance requirements
- Experience using HCM and payroll systems such as ADP, Paycor, or Paylocity for payroll processing, audits, and data management
- Strong understanding of payroll compliance, California wage and hour laws, and tax regulations
- Experience auditing payroll and timekeeping data with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to troubleshoot payroll issues and manage corrections independently
- Experience communicating with state tax agencies and handling payroll notices
- Strong communication skills to support employees, leadership, and accounting teams
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and discretion
- Experience with Paylocity preferred but not required
Please apply by clicking on the link below, then call or text (805) 544-1800.
EOE
Meet Your Recruiter
Joshua Sahagun
Area Manager
Over the past seventeen years I have worked in talent acquisition and deployment, learning the staffing industry from the ground up. I joined Luttrell Staffing Group in 2022 and am currently the Area Manager overseeing Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo California branches. I joined Luttrell staffing Group because I believe in the same core values of excellence, grit, integrity, and service. I am a firm believer that you should treat people the way you would like to be treated, do the right thing even when no one is looking, and always follow the internal moral compass that guides you. I was born and raised on the central coast of California. I enjoy golfing, hiking, camping, spending time with friends and family. I am grateful to work for an organization that makes people matter most.
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About San Luis Obispo, CA
Ready to launch your career in the vibrant San Luis Obispo, California area? This bustling hub of Central Coast charm offers a perfect balance of career growth opportunities and quality of life. From the stunning coastal views along Highway 1 to the bustling farmers' markets and renowned wineries in the nearby Paso Robles wine region, there's no shortage of enchanting features to explore. Immerse yourself in the local culture by visiting the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, catching a show at the iconic Fremont Theater, or indulging in the region's famous tri-tip barbecue. With easy access to outdoor adventures at Morro Bay State Park and Montana de Oro State Park, San Luis Obispo provides the ideal backdrop for a fulfilling career and a vibrant lifestyle. Start your job search today and discover the endless possibilities that await you in this captivating region.