Payroll Clerk

Vaco; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Los Angeles is seeking a Payroll Clerk to manage timekeeping and payroll processing across multiple states. The role requires collaboration with accounting to ensure smooth operation of the business. It is a temporary/hybrid position in Beverly Hills, CA with a pay rate up to $26/hr.

Ideal candidates will have experience with various payroll systems, solid knowledge of payroll tax laws, and strong attention to detail. Excel proficiency is preferred to manage data and reporting efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-state payroll processing
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and tax laws across states
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred but not 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 and withholding information as needed
• Initiate direct deposits for employees
• Change employee banking records to ensure accurate payments
• Record payroll questions and concerns and communicate to HR manager
• Maintain compliance policies and procedures for payroll checks
• Handle incentive compensation and equity-based administration

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

Vaco Los Angelesis working with a client who is looking for a Payroll Clerk who will be responsibletime keeping records of employees' hours worked as well as any deductions or withholdings required to comply with state and federal laws in all of our markets. We also need a professional who is able to work cross-departmentally with accounting to ensure the entire business runs as smoothly as possible. The role is temp and can pay up to $26/hr. This rolewill be hybrid in Beverly Hills, CA!

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

Preferred 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

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.