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 $33/hr. This role will be on-site in Valencia, 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

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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 administratio

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;
• other business and organizational needs