Payroll Specialist
A professional firm in West LA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a long-term contract to provide day-to-day payroll processing support during a major implementation project. This is a hands-on interim opportunity for a payroll professional who can step in quickly and manage daily payroll operations with accuracy, urgency, and attention to compliance. This role supports payroll operations for approximately 1,500 employees across both hourly and salaried populations in a complex, multi-location environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with multi-state payroll processing, high-volume payroll operations, and enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
Support day-to-day payroll operations and processing activities for a multi-location employee base.
Respond to and manage payroll-related casework through ServiceNow, escalating issues as needed.
Review incoming ad hoc payroll requests and route them appropriately for payroll processing.
Prepare EIBs for payroll processing based on approved requests.
Set up payroll for new hires, including confirming address, tax setup, and banking details, and following up directly with employees when needed.
Coordinate with benefits partners to obtain retroactive benefits support when required.
Manage payroll-related to-do items connected to leave of absence (LOA/RLOA) processes.
Escalate urgent payroll change notices, including releases, terminations, and off-cycle bonus items.
Perform payroll account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies related to cash and tax reporting.
Complete daily payroll-to-bank cash and tax collection reconciliations.
Follow up with employees regarding NOC/ACH returns and updated banking information.
Process payroll with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, garnishments, and core payroll administration.
Partner with payroll leadership to maintain continuity while the internal team supports a broader implementation initiative.
Required Qualifications
4–7 years of payroll experience, or equivalent hands-on payroll operations background.
Strong experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll.
Experience supporting payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.
Hands-on experience with Workday is required.
Familiarity with EIB processing and ServiceNow case management.
Experience with payroll reconciliations, discrepancy investigation, and payroll support tasks.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
This is an onsite role in West LA, Monday - Friday 8-5PM. Pay is based on experience, between $30-36/hr.
Qualifications:
• 4 to 7 years of payroll experience or comparable hands-on background in payroll operations.• Demonstrated success processing multi-state payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Experience supporting payroll for both hourly and salaried employee groups.
• Hands-on proficiency with Workday is required.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow for payroll case tracking and issue management.
• Experience completing payroll reconciliations and investigating variances related to payroll, cash, and tax activity.
• Strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Availability to work onsite in Los Angeles, California in alignment with a hybrid schedule.
Compensation
$30.00-$36.00 HourlyAbout Us
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