Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Company: First American
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We Do Responsible for the processing of bi-weekly, multi state payroll for 15,000 employees in an efficient, accurate and timely manner, answering employee questions and troubleshooting issues, while following the established controls, check points & guidelines. What You'll Do: Performs a wide variety of payroll duties including balancing, problem research and resolution Computing wage and overtime payments Calculating and recording payroll deductions Process special check requests and terminations according to state requirements Calculating and posting pay runs and supplemental runs Validation and balancing of system output through the use of registers and reporting Researching and correcting out of balance conditions Maintaining knowledge of multi- state payroll laws May train less experienced Administrators May perform other related duties or ad hoc projects within the scope of responsibilities Import/Export Payroll interface files from 3rd party vendors What You'll Bring: Typically has 4 years of related experience High School Diploma or equivalent CPP designation preferred Good math and accounting aptitude Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi task, prioritize and work under pressure Understanding of HRMS systems and payroll processing best practices Learn and develop basic ad-hoc reporting capabilities Proficient with Microsoft Office Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.83 Hourly This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. What We Offer By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

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