Payroll Specialist

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 to hire and can pay up to $40/hr. This role will be on-site in El Segundo, 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 Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. 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 and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco by Highspring