Freelance Payroll Specialist — ADP & Multi-State Compliance

24 Seven Talent; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent in Santa Monica, CA seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator for a freelance assignment from October 12, 2026 to April 11, 2027. Onsite, full-time, with standard weekday hours.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, data audits, wage and hour compliance, and ad hoc payroll reporting for internal partners. Requirements: hands-on ADP Workforce Now, 2+ years payroll processing, strong Excel and MS Office skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and clear

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• At least 2 years of payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting fundamentals and wage-and-hour laws.
• Strong communication and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end, multi-frequency payrolls.
• Audit and reconcile payroll data; resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with payroll tax regulations (federal, state, local).
• Prepare ad hoc payroll reports for internal partners.
• Support payroll projects and SOX-related controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

24 Seven Talent in Santa Monica, CA seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator for a freelance assignment from October 12, 2026 to April 11, 2027. Onsite, full-time, with standard weekday hours.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, data audits, wage and hour compliance, and ad hoc payroll reporting for internal partners. Requirements: hands-on ADP Workforce Now, 2+ years payroll processing, strong Excel and MS Office skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and clear