Payroll Specialist

MMC HR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MMChr HR in Los Angeles is seeking a payroll specialist to ensure accurate processing for our clients, handling weekly to monthly payrolls and maintaining data integrity in our HRIS.

You will be the main contact for payroll inquiries, ensure regulatory compliance, and support year-end processing. Join a team focused on accuracy, customer service, and timely payroll delivery.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of payroll operations experience in a professional services environment.
• Experience with payroll processing and data integrity.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly payrolls accurately.
• Maintain employee payroll data in HRIS and generate reports.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from clients promptly.
• Ensure compliance with tax withholdings and regulations.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing and reporting.

Skills

Payroll operations

Ultra Pro/UKG Ready HRIS

Multi-state tax rules

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail & time management

Customer service mindset

Education

CPP/FPC certification

Tools

UltiPro/UKG Ready HRIS

Job description

*Looking for Los Angeles area based candidates*

MMChr(www.mmchr.com) has been the premier Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) and Human Resources Consulting provider since 1983. MMChr’s focus and expertise lie in human resources, regulatory compliance, specifically labor law compliance, payroll processing, benefit administration, risk management, and HR best practices. MMChr is currently expanding and looking to add experienced, customer centric and enthusiastic individuals to our growing team!

As aPayroll Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring our clients' payroll processes run smoothly and accurately. You will leverage your expertise to process payroll, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations. Additionally, you will be a key point of contact for our clients, providing exceptional customer service and resolving any payroll-related inquiries promptly and professionally.

The primary responsibility of this position is processing payroll which includes;

• Payroll data entry: process, calculate, post for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly payrolls
• Ensure payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to compile payroll data such as garnishments, adjustments, vacation time, sick time, and deductions
• Manage and maintain employee payroll data within our HRIS system, including deductions and tax withholdings.
• Capacity to review time & attendance information for completeness and accuracy
• Maintain accurate payroll records and generate payroll reports
• Process garnishments, new hires, employee changes, terminations and deductions
• Compliance with policy, state and regulatory requirements
• Reviews computed wages and corrects errors to ensure the accuracy of earnings
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, relevant industry regulations, tax, and deduction laws.
• Preparing payroll reports for management and auditing purposes.
• Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll matters
• Process manual checks as requested
• Assist with year-end payroll processing and reporting.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities;

• Experience with Ulti Pro/UKG Ready HRIS systems a huge plus
• 2-5 years of experience in a professional services environment and experience in payroll operations
• FPC or CPP certification a plus
• Understanding of multi-state taxation rules
• Knowledge of multi state payroll processing
• Advanced computer skills; proficient in MS Office
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and clients
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

MMChr offers an excellent work environment with a competitive pay and benefits package.

ThePayroll Specialistposition is a full time, permanent position. MMChr is an equal opportunity Employer.