Hybrid Temp Payroll Specialist: Multi-State and Compliance

Vaco Recruiter Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Los Angeles is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage timekeeping records, deductions and withholdings to comply with state and federal laws across markets. The role collaborates with accounting to keep operations smooth and is a temporary, hybrid position based in Beverly Hills, CA, paying up to $40/hr.

Responsibilities include processing multi-state payroll, data validation, tax status updates, direct deposits and banking changes, plus handling inquiries and ensuring payroll policies are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Experience with different payroll systems.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and tax laws.
• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Attention to detail is essential.

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

Attention to detail

Cross-department collaboration

Payroll compliance knowledge

Multi-state payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vaco Los Angeles is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage timekeeping records, deductions and withholdings to comply with state and federal laws across markets. The role collaborates with accounting to keep operations smooth and is a temporary, hybrid position based in Beverly Hills, CA, paying up to $40/hr.

Responsibilities include processing multi-state payroll, data validation, tax status updates, direct deposits and banking changes, plus handling inquiries and ensuring payroll policies are