Temporary Associate Payroll Specialist

Insperity; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Insperity is seeking a Temporary Associate Payroll Specialist to support high-volume payroll processing for Middle Market clients. You will input new hires, changes, and terminations, ensuring data accuracy and compliance while coordinating with internal departments to obtain timely resolutions.

The role emphasizes learning through Insperity training programs, with supervision and growth opportunities as you develop payroll expertise.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives payroll information from clients and processes payroll data.
• Maintains accuracy of client and employee data and ensures compliance.
• Prepares payroll checks, invoices and standard payroll reports for clients.
• Balances input data with payroll worksheets and reports to clients.
• Coordinates with Finance for wires and funding when necessary.
• Trains with Payroll team and attends ongoing department training.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred

Job description

Insperity provides the most comprehensive suite of scalable HR solutions available in the marketplace with an optimal blend of premium HR service and technology. With more than 90 locations throughout the U.S., Insperity is currently making a difference for thousands of businesses and communities nationwide.

Behind our success is the unshakeable belief in the value of our people. We value diversity, inclusivity and a sense of belonging. We celebrate work and life events, and we partner with our clients and communities to make great things happen.

We’ve earned recognition time and again as a top place to work—named among the best by respected organizations like Glassdoor and U.S. News & World Report. We’re also proud to be recognized for one of the country’s Top 50 Midsize Early Talent Programs through RippleMatch’s Campus Forward Awards. There’s never been a better time to be part of Insperity, and our best work is still ahead. Learn more at Insperity.com.

Why Insperity?

Flexibility:

Over 80% of Insperity’s jobs have flexibility. We want your time to have balance, whether it’s spent with coworkers, clients, family or your community.

Career Growth:

Insperity provides many ways to grow with the company. We offer continuous learning programs, mentorship opportunities and ongoing training.

Well-Being:

Our total rewards package includes generous paid time off, top-tier medical, dental and vision benefits, health & wellness support, paid volunteer hours and much more. We take care of our people so that you can do your best work.

Temporary Associate Payroll Specialist

Summary

This position is responsible for receiving payroll information from assigned clients and/or Payroll Specialists and provides support by inputting new hire, changes, and termination information. This role resolves high-volume requests by taking ownership and coordinating with internal departments as necessary to obtain positive resolutions. This position is also responsible for upholding the integrity of the client and employee database and ensures all compliances are met. The Associate Payroll Specialist I is focused on learning payroll after successful completion of Insperity training programs.

Responsibilities:

Under much supervision and no decision-making:

• Services Middle Market clients by receiving employee paperwork, which includes new hires, employee changes and terminations.

• Upholds the integrity of the client and employee data base and ensures all compliances are met.

• Receives payroll information from clients or Payroll Specialists, processes payroll information and produces client specific payroll checks, invoices and standard payroll reports.

• Ensures accuracy of payroll input, balancing input to payroll worksheet and payroll reports to clients.

• Coordinates with the Finance Department, when necessary, and follows through with the client to ensure funds are received.

• Provides backup documentation to Finance Department, if needed, for wires.

• Maintains accurate delivery instructions for each payroll in the system.

• Trains with the Payroll team, Supervisor and Payroll Trainers to develop skill levels.

• Attends weekly department training meetings and reviews procedure manual on an ongoing basis.

• Establishes clear communications with client, employees and team members in order to better serve the client.

• Consults with Supervisor and Payroll Trainer when responding to new or different questions from clients and employees.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred.

• 1+ years of relevant work experience is required.

Insperity provides a reasonable compensation range for each posted role in accordance with applicable pay‑transparency laws. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of job‑related factors, including skills, experience, and geographic location.

The compensation range for this position, representing the pay span across all locations where this role may be filled is

$22/hour

At Insperity, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. Insperity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, including criminal arrest and/or conviction records.