Temp Payroll Operations Specialist — Fast-Paced US Team

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is seeking an Interim / Temporary Payroll Assistant to support our US payroll team. This contractor role focuses on high-volume ticket resolution, data entry, new-hire setups, and transactional administrative tasks to ensure timely payroll execution.

The position requires 1–3 years in US payroll or HR operations, familiarity with Workday and ServiceNow, and strong Excel skills. A self-starter mindset and ability to meet daily cutoffs are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of US payroll, HR operations, or data entry experience.
• Familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS and ServiceNow preferred.
• Strong Excel data filtering and basic VLOOKUP skills.
• Self-starter with ability to meet strict daily cutoffs and handle confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Triage and resolve high-volume payroll tickets in ServiceNow.
• Enter and format earnings, deductions, and adjustments in Workday EIB templates.
• Verify new hire profiles for tax forms, addresses, and direct deposit details.
• Communicate with employees regarding ACH returns and changes.
• Prepare payroll reports and audit backups for the payroll lead.

Skills

Data entry

Payroll

Workday

ServiceNow

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Excel

Job description

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is seeking an Interim / Temporary Payroll Assistant to support our US payroll team. This contractor role focuses on high-volume ticket resolution, data entry, new-hire setups, and transactional administrative tasks to ensure timely payroll execution.

The position requires 1–3 years in US payroll or HR operations, familiarity with Workday and ServiceNow, and strong Excel skills. A self-starter mindset and ability to meet daily cutoffs are essential in a fast-paced environment.