We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join a dynamic school district team in Lawndale, California. This contract position requires an individual with exceptional organizational abilities and accuracy to manage high volumes of payroll data efficiently. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring employees are compensated correctly and on time while navigating a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Review, print, and validate time reports to ensure accurate alignment with paper timesheets submitted by school sites. • Process additional timesheets for various employee groups, including teachers, classified staff, and hourly employees, with volumes exceeding 50–60 per month. • Input payroll data into the district’s payroll system, assigning appropriate account numbers and processing employees individually. • Manage multiple payroll cycles, including bi-monthly and monthly runs for certificated and classified staff. • Reconcile supplemental hours and additional pay requests to ensure accuracy in compensation. • Audit and update sick leave balances by reviewing prior year records and performing manual corrections using Excel. • Collaborate closely with payroll staff to meet tight deadlines during the two-week payroll processing period. • Maintain detailed records and ensure compliance with payroll regulations and district policies.

• Previous experience in payroll, accounting, or similar clerical roles. • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle large volumes of data with precision. • Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with manual record-keeping processes. • Capability to meet strict deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment. • Experience in school district payroll or function-key-based systems is preferred. • Knowledge of multi-state payroll processes and systems such as ADP Workforce Now. • Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.

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Lawndale, CA
onsite
Temporary
25.00 - 27.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join a dynamic school district team in Lawndale, California. This contract position requires an individual with exceptional organizational abilities and accuracy to manage high volumes of payroll data efficiently. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring employees are compensated correctly and on time while navigating a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Review, print, and validate time reports to ensure accurate alignment with paper timesheets submitted by school sites. • Process additional timesheets for various employee groups, including teachers, classified staff, and hourly employees, with volumes exceeding 50–60 per month. • Input payroll data into the district’s payroll system, assigning appropriate account numbers and processing employees individually. • Manage multiple payroll cycles, including bi-monthly and monthly runs for certificated and classified staff. • Reconcile supplemental hours and additional pay requests to ensure accuracy in compensation. • Audit and update sick leave balances by reviewing prior year records and performing manual corrections using Excel. • Collaborate closely with payroll staff to meet tight deadlines during the two-week payroll processing period. • Maintain detailed records and ensure compliance with payroll regulations and district policies.
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