Payroll Specialist (Contract)

Vaco Los Angeles  is working with a client who is looking for a Payroll Specialist who will be responsible time keeping records of employees’ hours worked as well as any deductions or withholdings required to comply with state and federal laws in all of our markets. We also need a professional who is able to work cross-departmentally with accounting to ensure the entire business runs as smoothly as possible. The role is temp and can pay up to $35 / hr. This role will be on-site in Santa Monica, CA.

Responsibilities :

• Overseeing administration and processing of multi-state payroll on a biweekly / weekly basis

Record payroll data in our software system and verify all amounts prior to cutting checks

Alter employee tax status as needed as well as any information about withholding

Initiate direct deposits

Change employee banking records when necessary to process payments accurately

Record employee complaints, questions and concerns about payroll services and communicate those issues to HR manager

Maintain compliant policies and procedures for processing payroll checks

Handle incentive compensation and equity-based administration

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study preferred but not required

Experience working with different payroll systems required

Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing experience

Knowledge of payroll compliance and tax laws across various states

Experience using various payroll systems preferred

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Strong attention to detail required

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.