Payroll Specialist
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join our team and play a critical role in supporting employee satisfaction and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>As a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong>, your key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Processing payroll for employees, ensuring all employee compensation, deductions, and withholdings are accurate.</li><li>Verifying timecards and attendance records for accuracy, addressing any discrepancies in collaboration with department managers.</li><li>Calculating and processing taxes, benefits, and other deductions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.</li><li>Maintaining payroll records and reports, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with applicable regulations.</li><li>Assisting employees with payroll-related questions or issues in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Coordinating with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee details, pay rates, and benefits information.</li><li>Preparing payroll reports for management, including summaries of wages, taxes, deductions, and overtime.</li><li>Staying up to date on changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure continued compliance.</li><li>Assisting with audits and resolving payroll-related discrepancies as needed.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p>We’re looking for someone with:</p><ul><li><strong>Education</strong>:</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field preferred.</li><li><strong>Experience</strong>:</li><li>2+ years of payroll processing experience required.</li><li>Familiarity with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday) and time and attendance systems.</li><li><strong>Skills</strong>:</li><li>Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Los Angeles, CA
- onsite
- Temporary
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26.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join our team and play a critical role in supporting employee satisfaction and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>As a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong>, your key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Processing payroll for employees, ensuring all employee compensation, deductions, and withholdings are accurate.</li><li>Verifying timecards and attendance records for accuracy, addressing any discrepancies in collaboration with department managers.</li><li>Calculating and processing taxes, benefits, and other deductions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.</li><li>Maintaining payroll records and reports, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with applicable regulations.</li><li>Assisting employees with payroll-related questions or issues in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Coordinating with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee details, pay rates, and benefits information.</li><li>Preparing payroll reports for management, including summaries of wages, taxes, deductions, and overtime.</li><li>Staying up to date on changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure continued compliance.</li><li>Assisting with audits and resolving payroll-related discrepancies as needed.</li></ul>
- 2025-09-09T17:44:08Z