Payroll Specialist

Alto; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Alto is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure timely, compliant payroll for California employees. This in-person role is based at our Los Angeles office, Monday through Friday, reporting to the Payroll Manager.

You will own payroll accuracy, handle off-cycle payments, tax filings, and year-end forms while collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather needed data and maintain confidential employee records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience.
• California payroll experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control and payroll tax.
• Fluency in MSOffice (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides).
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally and build relationships in a team environment.
• Integrity and maintaining the confidential nature of information by protecting the privacy of our employees and their records.
• Strong analytical tendencies and proven experience solving problems with data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the payroll processing for California employees in accordance with the required deadline.
• Process off cycle payments for prior period adjustments, terminations, and supplemental payments as required.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with various teams and markets to obtain the information needed to process payroll.
• Investigate and resolve unusual activity.
• Provide employee customer service for payroll check and timesheet-related questions.
• Update and maintain employee benefit deductions, retirement changes, garnishments and miscellaneous changes.
• Audit payroll entries and timesheet entries for accuracy.
• Assist with year-end processing, including preparation and distribution of Form W-2.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Integrity & confidentiality

Attention to detail

Problem solving with data

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Sheets

Docs

Slides

Job description

Alto is building the mobility and fleet management platform of the future. Since 2019, Alto has been redefining the rideshare experience for drivers and passengers alike. Unlike traditional gig-based platforms, Alto drivers are W-2 employees and drive a company-owned fleet of luxury EVs, which unlocks a level of safety, consistency, and hospitality that is unmatched in the industry. Using this model, Alto is building the capabilities to support an autonomous future. Alto is currently driving on the Alto app in Dallas and Houston, and in partnership with Uber in Los Angeles and Miami, with ambitions for nationwide expansion. For more information, visit www.ridealto.com

Position Overview:

Alto is seeking a Payroll Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring pay is processed on time and in compliance with government regulations. This position will support execution on various Payroll initiatives and will report to the Payroll Manager.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about accuracy. As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, supporting compliance, and helping improve payroll processes across the organization. In this role, you'll take full ownership of your lane, treat payroll accuracy as a core part of the employee experience, and bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to our growing team. This role is in-person at our LA office from Monday through Friday.

What you'll do:

• Assist with the payroll processing for California employees in accordance with the required deadline.
• Process off cycle payments for prior period adjustments, terminations, and supplemental payments as required.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with various teams and markets to obtain the information needed to process payroll.
• Investigate and resolve unusual activity.
• Provide employee customer service for payroll check and timesheet-related questions.
• Update and maintain employee benefit deductions, retirement changes, garnishments and miscellaneous changes.
• Audit payroll entries and timesheet entries for accuracy.
• Assist with year-end processing, including preparation and distribution of Form W-2.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 + years of experience.
• California payroll experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including the preparation, balancing, internal control and payroll tax.
• Fluency in MSOffice (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides).
• The ability to collaborate cross functionally and build relationships in a team environment.
• Integrity and maintaining the confidential nature of information by protecting the privacy of our employees and their records.
• Strong analytical tendencies and proven experience solving problems with data.

Perks of the ride:

• Competitive base salary (Target Range $70,000-$80,000, dependent upon experience) and bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Unlimited PTO

ADA Statement:

The above statements describe what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

EEO Statement:

Alto is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information, and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions.