Full-Cycle Payroll Specialist — South Bay (Temp-to-Hire)

Vaco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team in the South Bay area on a temp-to-hire basis. The role emphasizes a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment with responsibilities spanning end-to-end payroll processing, audits, and data integrity.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems (Paycom, Paylocity, NetSuite, Workday or similar), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, deductions, overtime, garnishments, and payroll adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and timely for employees.
• Review and audit timesheets, timecards, and payroll data prior to processing.
• Calculate regular wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, and other adjustments.
• Process employee changes including new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay-rate changes.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions.
• Process payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and other adjustments.
• Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
• Assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations.
• Partner with HR and other internal teams to resolve payroll and employee data issues.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.
• Assist with other payroll and accounting-related projects as needed

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

HRIS/payroll systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Paycom

Paylocity

NetSuite

Workday

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team in the South Bay area on a temp-to-hire basis. The role emphasizes a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment with responsibilities spanning end-to-end payroll processing, audits, and data integrity.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems (Paycom, Paylocity, NetSuite, Workday or similar), and strong Excel skills.