HR Payroll Specialist

Confidential Hiring; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-entity organization in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced HR Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with multi-state laws, optimizing workflows within ADP Run, and supporting cross-functional teams on payroll-related tasks. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of payroll experience, strong organizational skills, and is detail-oriented. This position provides the opportunity to drive accuracy and process improvements within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, ideally in multi-entity environments.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems, particularly ADP Run.
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with wage-and-hour laws.
• Serve as key contact for payroll across various teams.

Skills

Payroll processing

Detail-oriented

Multi-state compliance

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Tools

ADP Run

Job description

We are partnering with a dynamic, multi-entity organization seeking an experienced HR Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll operations across a complex and fast-paced environment. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role reporting directly to the HR Director, with the opportunity to bring structure, accuracy, and process improvement to payroll operations.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in detail‑driven work, understands multi‑state compliance, and enjoys operating as a key resource across both payroll and HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Manage full‑cycle payroll processing across multiple entities using ADP Run
• Review and audit timecards, commissions, bonuses, and off‑cycle payrolls
• Ensure accurate calculations for overtime, double time, and other earnings types
• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage‑and‑hour laws
• Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, and final pay requirements
• Support payroll tax filings, audits, and year‑end processes (W‑2s)
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key point of contact for payroll across multiple entities
• Partner with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy
• Support benefits deductions, 401(k), and payroll‑related reporting

Systems & Process Improvement

• Optimize payroll workflows within ADP Run
• Build and maintain payroll calendars, controls, and checklists
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce errors

Additional HR Support

• Assist with ad hoc HR initiatives and projects as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi‑entity environments
• Hands‑on experience with ADP Run
• Strong knowledge of multi‑state payroll compliance and wage laws
• Experience processing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced setting