Temp-to-Hire Full-Cycle Payroll Pro - On-Site El Segundo

Vaco Recruiter Services; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join on a temp-to-hire basis. The role focuses on full-cycle payroll processing in a fast-paced environment with on-site at El Segundo, Monday–Friday.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and hands-on experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, or Workday. This position requires meticulous attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential employee information.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, deductions, overtime, garnishments, and payroll adjustments
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, Workday, UKG, Rippling, or similar
• Strong Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and basic reconciliations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and timely for employees
• Review and audit timesheets, timecards, and payroll data prior to processing
• Calculate regular wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, and other adjustments
• Process employee changes including new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay-rate changes
• Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions
• Process payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and other adjustments
• Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records
• Assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations
• Partner with HR and other internal teams to resolve payroll and employee data issues
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation
• Assist with other payroll and accounting-related projects as needed

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

ADP/HRIS experience

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Tools

ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, Workday, UKG, Rippling

Job description

Confidential in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join on a temp-to-hire basis. The role focuses on full-cycle payroll processing in a fast-paced environment with on-site at El Segundo, Monday–Friday.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and hands-on experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, or Workday. This position requires meticulous attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential employee information.