Payroll Analyst

Beacon Hill; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations on a temporary assignment. You will process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried staff, ensure data accuracy, and maintain employee records while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations.

You will collaborate with HR and Finance, handle garnishments and tax notices, reconcile reports, and assist with audits and month-end activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and payroll tax compliance.
• Experience with multiple payroll systems (ADP, Workday, UKG, SAP or similar).

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies before submission.
• Maintain employee payroll records (new hires, terminations, status changes, deductions).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations including multi-state requirements.
• Handle garnishments, wage attachments, tax notices, and payroll inquiries.
• Reconcile payroll reports, earnings, deductions, and benefits withholdings.
• Support payroll audits and assist with month-end reporting activities.
• Generate payroll-related reports and provide data to HR, Finance, and management.
• Collaborate with HR regarding employee transactions impacting payroll.
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and special projects.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG

SAP

Job description

An established entertainment company is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations during a temporary assignment. This role will assist with processing payroll for a large employee population, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and partnering with HR and Finance teams to maintain accurate employee records and payroll reporting. The ideal candidate has experience working in fast-paced environments, strong payroll knowledge, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for both hourly and salaried employees
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and deductions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including multi-state payroll requirements
• Handle garnishments, wage attachments, tax notices, and employee payroll inquiries
• Reconcile payroll reports, earnings, deductions, and benefit withholdings
• Support payroll audits and assist with month-end reporting activities
• Generate payroll-related reports and provide data to HR, Finance, and management teams as needed
• Collaborate with HR regarding employee transactions impacting payroll
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Experience supporting payroll in a high-volume environment
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax compliance
• Experience with major payroll or HRIS platforms such as ADP, Workday, UKG, SAP, Ceridian, or similar systems
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data reconciliation
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future