Payroll Specialist

Vaco by Highspring; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Los Angeles is assisting a client in hiring a Payroll Specialist to manage timekeeping and payroll deductions to comply with state and federal laws. The role is on-site in El Segundo, CA and is temp to hire, paying up to $40/hr.

The successful candidate will handle biweekly multi-state payroll, verify data before issuing checks, and collaborate with accounting to ensure smooth operations across departments. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of payroll taxes are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field preferred but not required.
• Experience with different payroll systems.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes across states.
• Experience using various payroll systems.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail.

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 and any information about withholding.
• Initiate direct deposits.
• Change employee banking records when necessary to process payments accurately.
• Record employee questions about payroll services and report to HR manager.
• Maintain compliant policies and procedures for processing payroll checks.
• Handle incentive compensation and equity-based administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-state payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Vaco Los Angeles is working with a client who is looking for a Payroll Specialist who will be responsible time 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 to hire and can pay up to $40/hr. This role will be on-site in El Segundo, 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

Equal Opportunity Notice

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by 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; and
• 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 and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).