Payroll Specialist
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our People Operations team! In this position, you will provide support, administration, and troubleshooting on payroll matters with employees, managers, auditors, and outside agencies. You will ensure payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state, and IRS regulations.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our location in El Segundo, CA.
What You'll Be Doing :
- Provide critical payroll support to our employee population
- Accurate and timely validation of wage, salary, bonus calculations
- Time and Attendance administration, including timekeeping changes
- Leave Administration (i.e., military leaves, Short Term Disability)
- Retroactive pay, supplemental pay, and other fringe benefits
- Off-cycle manual checks
- Stop payments and uncashed check
- Wage Assignments
- Tax Compliance, including W-2 processing
- Payroll Accounting, including funding tax liabilities
- Other payroll-related duties and responsibilities
- Utilize payroll software systems to run scheduled system jobs for processing payroll and resolve any errors, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with company policies
- 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
What You Need to be Successful :
High school diploma or equivalentSix or more years of relevant Payroll experienceDemonstrated understanding of payroll processes and regulationsStrong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor lawsFamiliarity with general accounting principles and practices related to payrollProficiency in use of payroll software, HRIS systems, and Excel for data entry, calculations, and analysisOrganizational skills to manage multiple payroll cycles and meet weekly payroll production deadlinesEffective communication skills to interact with employees and resolve inquiries or concernsAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrityIn addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Payroll Specialist IV include :
Ten or more years of relevant Payroll experienceHow You Can Stand Out :
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related fieldProfessional certification in payroll administration (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional, Fundamental Payroll Certification)Experience with SAPExperience with ADPExperience with WorkdayWe offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max) $30.80 - $50.88 Pay Basis : Hourly
Leadership Competencies :
Operate StrategicallyLead ChangeEngage with ImpactFoster InnovationDeliver ResultsWays We Reward Our Employees :
Comprehensive health care and wellness plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectThe Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.