Payroll Clerk - Manufacturing Opportunity in San Marcos, CA

Join a thriving, well-established manufacturing company in San Marcos, California, as a Payroll Clerk. This full-time role offers the perfect blend of structured payroll processing and employee support within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Robert Half is proud to partner with this organization to find a detail-oriented professional who excels in accuracy, compliance, and collaboration. If you're passionate about payroll operations, enjoy working with numbers, and thrive in a fast-paced setting supporting production staff, this position is your next career step.

Payroll Clerks in manufacturing play a critical role in ensuring employees—from production line workers to supervisors—are paid accurately and on time. You'll handle weekly and biweekly cycles, navigating complexities like shift differentials for rotating schedules and overtime common in 24/7 operations. With San Marcos' growing manufacturing sector, this role provides stability and growth potential through Robert Half's renowned talent network.

About the Role

As a Payroll Clerk, you'll be the go-to expert for payroll-related matters, working hand-in-hand with HR, Accounting, and Operations teams. This position demands reliability and a keen eye for detail to process payroll for hourly manufacturing staff and salaried personnel. Expect a structured workflow with clear deadlines, making it ideal for those who appreciate routine yet value the impact of their work on employee satisfaction. Located in San Marcos, CA, you'll contribute to a company committed to operational excellence and regulatory compliance in California's competitive labor market.

Robert Half specializes in placing top Payroll Clerk talent in manufacturing roles across Southern California. Our expertise ensures you join a supportive environment where your skills in timecard verification and deduction management shine. Starting at $22 per hour, this role offers competitive pay reflective of San Marcos' market rates for payroll professionals with manufacturing experience.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will focus on high-impact tasks essential to seamless payroll operations:

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for manufacturing and production staff, accurately calculating shift differentials, overtime, and bonuses.
• Review and verify timecards, attendance records, and exception reports to prevent errors and discrepancies.
• Apply deductions, garnishments, benefit contributions, and tax withholdings in full compliance with policies.
• Maintain precise employee payroll records, including updates for new hires, terminations, and status changes.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to employee inquiries on pay stubs, deductions, and schedules.
• Support internal and external payroll audits, preparing documentation and reconciliations as needed.
• Generate payroll reports for management, accounting, and regulatory submissions.
• Stay abreast of federal, state, and California-specific wage and hour laws, such as AB5 and overtime mandates, ensuring 100% compliance.

These responsibilities highlight the role's emphasis on precision and adaptability in a manufacturing context.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, candidates should demonstrate:

• 1-3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, ideally in manufacturing or production environments.
• Proficiency with payroll systems like ADP Workforce Now, Paychex, or UKG, plus strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• In-depth knowledge of FLSA, California Labor Code, and local regulations governing wages, overtime, and breaks.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven track record of error-free processing under deadlines.
• Superior organizational skills to manage high-volume data and multiple payroll cycles.
• Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive employee inquiries with empathy and professionalism.
• High school diploma required; associate's degree in accounting, HR, or related field preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and pass background checks.

Robert Half candidates with certifications like CPP or FPC will stand out.

Why Join Us

Partner with Robert Half for unparalleled career support, including skill-building resources and exclusive job access. This manufacturing firm offers a collaborative culture, modern facilities in San Marcos, and benefits like health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional growth paths. Enjoy work-life balance with standard hours, potential for temp-to-hire, and the pride of supporting essential manufacturing operations in the U.S.

SEO keywords: Payroll Clerk jobs San Marcos CA, Manufacturing payroll specialist, California payroll compliance careers, Robert Half payroll opportunities. Apply today to secure your future in payroll excellence!