Payroll Specialist

ManpowerGroup; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Plans

Dental Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our client’s payroll team in El Monte, CA. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and timely employee payments for semi-monthly and biweekly periods.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 2–3 years of payroll/HR experience, strong communication, and proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or HR management certificate.
• 2–3 years of payroll and/or HR administration experience.
• Knowledge of labor regulations, HIPAA, and wage-hour laws.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and support benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and pay schedules.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to inquiries.
• Assist with audits and provide documentation.
• Support employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

HIPAA compliance

Labor laws

HRIS systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

HR management certificate

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll software

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the healthcare industry, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be part of the Payroll Department supporting the Payroll Team. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: El Monte, CA

Pay Range: $27 - $31/hr

Shift: 8 am - 5 pm

Duration: 6 months

What's the Job?

• Support the Payroll Team with processing the company's payroll, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time for semi-monthly and biweekly pay periods.
• Maintain payroll records, execute company policies, and support benefits administration and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and records to auditors.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll inquiries from managers and employees.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field, or a certificate in Human Resource Management.
• 2-3 years of payroll and/or HR administration experience.
• Extensive knowledge of labor regulations, HIPAA compliance, and wage & hour laws.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team.
• Professional growth and development within a reputable organization.
• Engagement in meaningful work that impacts employee well-being.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
• Access to comprehensive training and resources to enhance your skills.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

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About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.