Payroll Specialist II

Worldwide Flight Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay access

Employee discounts

401k program

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services is seeking a Payroll Specialist II to manage payroll processing and support the Payroll Management team to ensure timely, accurate pay in compliance with government regulations.

The role involves reviewing hours, processing payroll for hourly and salary staff, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring proper updates for new hires, terminations, and rate changes. It requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 5–7 years of related payroll experience.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Proficient with payroll software (ADP and SAP).
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with audits and payroll compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review employee hours with Time and Attendance to prepare payroll uploads and resolve inaccuracies.
• Process payroll for hourly and salary employees, ensuring accuracy and applying corrections for finalization.
• Review pay discrepancies and provide resolutions.
• Manage pay card payments and reconcile payroll; respond to employee pay inquiries.
• Process payroll updates for new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and best practices.
• Support audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Collaborate with Compensation, Benefits, Labor Relations and field operations; perform other duties as assigned.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Leadership skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ADP

SAP

Job description

About WFS

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on‐time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations, 27 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist II will be responsible for processing payroll along with supporting the Payroll Management team in ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with Time and Attendance Coordinator to review employee hours for payroll uploads and works to help resolve inaccuracies
• Responsible for processing payroll for hourly and salary employees, reviewing for accuracy, facilitating appropriate corrections, and validating payroll for finalization and payment
• Reviews pay discrepancies and provides a resolve
• Processing and management of pay card payments and reconciliation Handles employee pay inquires in a timely manner
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Supports audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Works closely with Compensation, benefits, labor relations and field operations Performs other duties as assigned
• Work on special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma and Five-Seven years of related experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to show discretion with confidential information
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with payroll software preferably, ADP and SAP.
• FPC designation desirable

Preferred Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to show discretion with confidential information
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with payroll software preferably, ADP and SAP.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Supports audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Works closely with Compensation, benefits, labor relations and field operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Perks & Benefits

• Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
• Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.