Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on HR Generalist to support day-to-day human resources operations. This individual will play a key role in payroll processing, onboarding, and employee support while ensuring a smooth and professional employee experience across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes from start to finish
• Prepare and assist with offer letters and new hire documentation
• Conduct employment verifications and reference checks
• Coordinate new hire setup including system access, email, and workstation readiness
• Lead new employee orientation sessions
• Maintain and handle sensitive and confidential employee information
• Support timekeeping processes and ensure accurate recordkeeping

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of HR or related experience
• Experience with payroll processing required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred/required)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with HRIS or talent management systems, or ability to learn quickly

DIVERSTIY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.


Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information


Benjamin Panitch