Payroll Specialist

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC seeks a Payroll Specialist to support day-to-day payroll operations in a fast-paced environment. You will manage payroll cases, process transactions, prepare EIB data, and assist with new hire setup.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years of payroll experience, proficiency in Workday, ServiceNow, and payroll reconciliation, and strong attention to detail and communication skills. This role is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of payroll operations experience.
• Experience with payroll case management and employee support.
• Proficiency with Workday, EIB processing, ServiceNow, and payroll reconciliation.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll-related cases through ServiceNow and escalate when needed.
• Process payroll requests and transactions accurately and timely.
• Prepare payroll data files (EIBs) for processing.
• Support new hire payroll setup including tax elections and direct deposit.

Skills

Workday

ServiceNow

Payroll reconciliation

Attention to detail

Education

FPC/CPP certification preferred

Tools

EIB processing

Payroll case management

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Position Overview

Our client, a leading global financial services and advisory firm, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support day-to-day payroll operations. This role will be responsible for payroll processing, employee support, payroll administration, and reconciliation activities to ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience with full-cycle payroll operations and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to payroll-related cases through ServiceNow, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Review, evaluate, and process payroll-related requests and transactions.
• Prepare and maintain payroll data files (EIBs) for payroll processing.
• Support new hire payroll setup, including verification of employee information, tax elections, direct deposit details, and payroll documentation.
• Follow up directly with employees regarding payroll-related inquiries, outstanding items, and missing information.
• Partner with Benefits teams to address retroactive benefit adjustments and payroll impacts.
• Manage payroll activities related to leaves of absence and return-from-leave processes.
• Escalate urgent payroll changes, including terminations, off-cycle payments, bonus payments, and other time-sensitive transactions.
• Perform payroll account reconciliations and investigate payroll variances and discrepancies.
• Support daily cash and tax reconciliations, reporting, and audit activities.
• Investigate and resolve direct deposit exceptions, including ACH returns and banking rejections.
• Follow up on NOC (Notification of Change) transactions and work directly with employees to obtain updated banking information and ensure accurate future payments.
• Assist with payroll audits, compliance requirements, process improvements, and other payroll operations initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• FPC, CPP, or equivalent payroll experience preferred.
• 4-7 years of payroll operations experience.
• Experience with payroll case management and employee support.
• Proficiency with Workday, EIB processing, ServiceNow, and payroll reconciliation activities.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™