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Payroll Specialist (Contract to Hire) POST NUMBER: 305399

$40 per hour

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 $40/hr. This role will be hybrid in Beverly Hills, 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
By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.
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