CGP: Payroll Specialist

Century Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Century Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Los Angeles, CA to join a contract engagement. The role handles full cycle payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate pay for employees across multiple entities.

You will review data, resolve discrepancies, and support audits and reporting. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with high-volume payroll, familiarity with Workday, and the ability to manage data from collection through distribution.

Qualifications

• Experience handling payroll for high-volume environments.
• Ability to reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Familiarity with payroll regulations and compliance practices.
• Proficiency with Workday payroll and related systems.
• Experience supporting multiple payroll entities and organizational structures.

Responsibilities

• Process full cycle payroll activities to ensure timely and accurate pay.
• Manage payroll transactions across multiple business units and codes.
• Review payroll data, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings for accuracy.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and support employees and stakeholders.
• Maintain payroll records, prepare reports, and assist audits and payroll projects.

Skills

Payroll experience

High-volume payroll

Workday

Multi-entity payroll

Payroll compliance

Tools

Workday

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Los Angeles , CA Contract Human Resources $38/HR to $42/HR 08/20/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Payroll Specialist to assist their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $38.00 to $42.00 per hour.

Job Responsibilities:

• Process full cycle payroll activities to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Manage payroll transactions across multiple business units, company codes, and payroll groups.
• Review payroll data, employee records, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings for accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies while providing support to employees and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain payroll records, prepare reports, and assist with audits, reconciliations, and payroll related projects.

Requirements:

• Previous experience processing high volume payroll in a fast paced business environment.
• Hands on experience managing payroll from data collection through final payroll distribution and reconciliation.
• Proficiency with Workday payroll and related workforce management systems.
• Prior experience supporting multiple payroll entities, organizational structures, or business units.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and payroll compliance practices.

Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while handling large volumes of payroll data.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve payroll issues efficiently.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees and management.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Self motivated team player who can work independently while supporting a collaborative payroll function.

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