Payroll Analyst

Beacon Hill; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Hollywood, CA, seeks a Payroll Analyst for a temporary assignment to support payroll operations. You will process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls, maintain records, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations while collaborating with HR and Finance to deliver accurate payroll data.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, strong technical skills with major HRIS systems, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

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/HRIS platforms such as ADP, Workday, UKG, SAP, Ceridian, or similar systems.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data reconciliation.

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.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG

SAP

Ceridian

Job description

Payroll Analyst (2333324) Hollywood, California

Salary: USD28 - USD36 per hour

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