Payroll Specialist: Accurate & Compliance-Driven

Talentify

Los Angeles (CA)

Hybrid

USD 38,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Pension plans
Hybrid work

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a meticulous Payroll Administrator for a Contract to Hire role in Los Angeles, CA. The position supports payroll for exempt and non-exempt staff, manages benefits and withholdings, and processes reimbursements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–4 years of payroll experience, strong Excel and 10-key skills, and excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities. It is a hybrid workplace with comprehensive benefits for a long-term engagement.

Qualifications

  • 3-4 years of relevant payroll experience.
  • Proficiency in PC applications and Excel; 10-key typing at 35 WPM.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to analyze situations and take appropriate actions.

Responsibilities

  • Process payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees with accuracy.
  • Reconcile payroll data; enter benefits and tax withholdings.
  • Process expense reimbursements in a timely manner.
  • Utilize Excel and typing skills to manage payroll data.
  • Collaborate with team to ensure payroll operations run smoothly.
  • Maintain high level of customer service and results orientation.

Skills

Payroll experience
Excel proficient
10-key typing
Organization & time management
Interpersonal skills

Tools

PC applications

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a meticulous Payroll Administrator for a Contract to Hire role in Los Angeles, CA. The position supports payroll for exempt and non-exempt staff, manages benefits and withholdings, and processes reimbursements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–4 years of payroll experience, strong Excel and 10-key skills, and excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities. It is a hybrid workplace with comprehensive benefits for a long-term engagement.

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