Payroll Specialist

$51,418 - $94,099/Yr

The Aerospace Corporation - El Segundo, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

El Segundo, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the People Operations team. This role involves providing support, administration, and troubleshooting on payroll matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The position operates in a hybrid work model, allowing for both onsite and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical payroll support to the employee population.
• Utilize payroll software systems to run scheduled system jobs for processing payroll and resolve any errors, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Run ad-hoc reports and analyze payroll data to identify and rectify errors or discrepancies.
• Partner with Payroll vendor to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws in payroll processes and reporting.
• Collaborate with People Operations, Finance, and other departments to ensure accurate employee data and seamless coordination of payroll activities.
• Monitor and respond to the Payroll In-box for timely responses to inquiries.
• Address and resolve employee inquiries and concerns related to timekeeping, deductions, and tax withholding in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare and distribute payroll-related documents to employees as needed.
• Stay current on developments and changes in payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of relevant payroll experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of payroll processes and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws.
• Familiarity with general accounting principles and practices related to payroll.
• Proficiency in use of payroll software, HRIS systems, and Excel for data entry, calculations, and analysis.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple payroll cycles and meet weekly payroll production deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to interact with employees and resolve inquiries or concerns.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification in payroll administration (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional, Fundamental Payroll Certification).
• Experience with SAP, ADP or Workday.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefit and matching contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect