LA Payroll Specialist: Precision, Compliance & Service

MMC HR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

MMChr is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure our clients' payrolls run smoothly and accurately. You will process payrolls, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while delivering exceptional client service.

Based in the Los Angeles area, this full-time role requires 2–5 years in payroll operations, with strong HRIS experience and multi-state tax knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of payroll operations experience in a professional services environment.
• Experience with Ulti Pro/UKG Ready HRIS is highly desirable.
• FPC or CPP certification a plus.
• Understanding of multi-state taxation rules and payroll processing.
• Proficient in MS Office and strong time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly cycles.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and data integrity.
• Compile payroll data such as garnishments, adjustments, and deductions.
• Maintain employee payroll data in HRIS, including withholdings.
• Review time & attendance for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and generate reports for management.
• Process terminations, new hires, and changes in payroll and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with policies and state/federal regulations.
• Correct wage calculations and ensure earnings accuracy.
• Prepare payroll reports for audits and management review.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and process manual checks as needed.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing and reporting.

Skills

Ulti Pro/UKG Ready HRIS

Payroll processing

Multi-state taxation

MS Office

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

UltiPro/UKG Ready HRIS

Job description

MMChr is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure our clients' payrolls run smoothly and accurately. You will process payrolls, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while delivering exceptional client service.

Based in the Los Angeles area, this full-time role requires 2–5 years in payroll operations, with strong HRIS experience and multi-state tax knowledge.