Experienced Payroll Specialist -

Paychex - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Los Angeles, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Payroll Manager plays a crucial role in the corporate office by overseeing the payroll processes for both the corporate office and its affiliate entities. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, which includes tracking salary allocations and payroll reimbursements. The Payroll Manager will serve as a resource expert for corporate staff, addressing inquiries related to payroll, payroll taxes, allocations, and reimbursements. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll software and systems, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and possess advanced knowledge of payroll processing software, with experience in implementation being a significant advantage. In addition to processing payroll, the Payroll Manager will manage payroll-related updates in the HR/Payroll database, ensuring that all information regarding taxes, direct deposits, and employee self-service access to paystubs and W-2 forms is current and accurate. The role also involves processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, maintaining payroll records, and generating reports for benefit accrual and reconciliation with the General Ledger. The Payroll Manager must be able to handle confidential compensation-related inquiries with discretion and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills. A solid understanding of accounting principles as they relate to payroll is essential, along with experience in salary allocation across multiple business lines.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a resource expert to corporate staff on questions related to payroll, payroll taxes, allocations, and reimbursements.
• Managing payroll-related updates in the HR/Payroll database including taxes, direct deposits, and employee self-service access to paystubs/W-2.
• Processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments.
• Responsible for payroll record keeping (payroll reports, timesheets, changes in taxes and direct deposit) and maintenance of payroll records.
• Running benefit accrual (time off balances) reports for reconciliation and General Ledger.
• Ability to respond effectively to confidential compensation-related inquiries.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and experience with payroll software such as ADP, GREAT PLAINS, Paychex, and Kronos.
• Advanced understanding of payroll processing software with experience in implementation a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Business or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles as it relates to payroll.
• Salary allocation experience across multiple business lines.