Payroll Specialist

$62,400 - $74,880/Yr

Vaco - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Vaco will be responsible for managing and processing payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. This role requires collaboration with the accounting department to maintain smooth operations across the business. The position is temporary and offers a pay rate of $30 to $36 per hour, with a preference for candidates who have experience with ADP and multi-state payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing administration and processing of multi-state payroll on a biweekly/weekly basis.
• Recording payroll data in the software system and verifying all amounts prior to cutting checks.
• Altering employee tax status and withholding information as needed.
• Initiating direct deposits and changing employee banking records when necessary.
• Recording employee complaints, questions, and concerns about payroll services and communicating those issues to the HR manager.
• Maintaining compliant policies and procedures for processing payroll checks.
• Handling incentive compensation and equity-based administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study preferred but not required.
• Experience working with ADP WFN is required.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and tax laws across various states.
• Experience using various payroll systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with payroll systems other than ADP WFN.
• Additional certifications related to payroll processing.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate of $30 - $36 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.