Payroll Specialist

The Intersect Group; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group is seeking a meticulous Payroll Analyst in Culver City, CA to support a high-volume payroll team for ~800 employees. You will develop strong analytical, troubleshooting, and compliance skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include payroll operations, data reconciliation, and using Excel to identify discrepancies. ERP experience and knowledge of timekeeping systems like UKG Telestaff or Munis are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including vLookup and Pivot Tables.
• Experience analyzing payroll operations for 500+ employees.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research abilities.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and timeline.
• Analyze payroll reports and reconcile data against system records.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions (vLookUps and Pivot Tables) to identify discrepancies.
• Research and resolve payroll issues, communicating findings to leadership.
• Perform root-cause analysis on payroll discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Assist with payroll submissions, data entry, and processing activities.
• Review and analyze retroactive payroll adjustments and payments.
• Support payroll compliance, including FLSA regulations and reporting requirements.

Skills

Payroll analysis

Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP systems

UKG Telestaff

Munis

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Analyst to support a high-volume payroll team. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact by assisting with payroll operations for approximately 800 employees, while developing strong analytical, troubleshooting, and compliance skills in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and timeline
• Analyze payroll reports and reconcile data against system records
• Utilize advanced Excel functions (vLookUp and Pivot Tables) to identify discrepancy
• Research and resolve payroll issues, communicating findings to leadership
• Perform root-cause analysis on payroll discrepancies and recommend solutions
• Assist with payroll submissions, data entry, and processing activities
• Review and analyze retroactive payroll adjustments and payments
• Support payroll compliance, including FLSA regulations and reporting requirements

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including vLookUp and Pivot Tables
• Experience in payroll analysis supporting 500+ employees
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills
• Proven ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tyler Technologies Munis
• ERP Exposure to UKG Telestaff or similar timekeeping systems