Hybrid Payroll Specialist (Contract) – Multi-State, $40/hr

Vaco; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Los Angeles, in Beverly Hills, CA, seeks a Payroll Specialist for a temporary assignment. You will manage multi-state payroll biweekly/weekly, ensure accurate data and tax withholding, and coordinate direct deposits while collaborating with HR and accounting to keep payroll compliant and timely.

The ideal candidate has experience with multiple payroll systems, strong Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study preferred but not required.
• Experience working with different payroll systems required.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and tax laws across various states.
• Experience using various payroll systems preferred.
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing administration and processing of multi-state payroll on a biweekly/weekly basis.
• Record payroll data in our software system and verify all amounts prior to cutting checks.
• Alter employee tax status as needed as well as any information about withholding.
• Initiate direct deposits.
• Change employee banking records when necessary to process payments accurately.
• Record employee complaints, questions and concerns about payroll services and communicate those issues to HR manager.
• Maintain compliant policies and procedures for processing payroll checks.
• Handle incentive compensation and equity-based administration.

Skills

Payroll systems

Multi-state payroll

Payroll compliance

Tax laws knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Vaco Los Angeles, in Beverly Hills, CA, seeks a Payroll Specialist for a temporary assignment. You will manage multi-state payroll biweekly/weekly, ensure accurate data and tax withholding, and coordinate direct deposits while collaborating with HR and accounting to keep payroll compliant and timely.

The ideal candidate has experience with multiple payroll systems, strong Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail.