Payroll Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

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, regulatory compliance, and employee support.

The ideal candidate has a degree or HR certificate and 2-3 years of payroll/HR experience, with strong attention to detail and proactive communication. This is a 6-month assignment with a daytime shift and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Proactive approach

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree or HR certificate

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

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.

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
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

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.
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