Payroll Specialist

Consultative Search Group•Los Angeles, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Los Angeles, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the full payroll processing for up to 2,000+ employees on a semi-monthly basis. The Payroll Specialist maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the payroll system either manually or via interface. This role reports to the Payroll Manager.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in Payroll processing over 1000-2000 employees.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience with Workforce Now or ADP system.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the payroll field.
Federal and State overtime and applicable labor laws.
All types of wage garnishments.
Demonstrated knowledge of wage and hour regulations.
Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Enterprise eTime or Workforce manager a plus.

Responsibilities

Providing day-to-day payroll support including answering employee payroll related questions.
Working independently and within a team on ongoing and special projects.
Manual check processing.
Running ad hoc reports in Report Writer, Time & Attendance system, and CMS.
Preparing Excel reports, tables, and charts.
Preparing and sorting of payroll checks and mailings.
Maintaining highly confidential employee payroll records and information, and ensuring records are kept confidential in accordance with federal and state regulations and firm guidelines.
Garnishments, liens, and child support orders processing and management.
Completing employment verifications in accordance with firm policy.
Unclaimed checks, stop payments, and check adjustment processes.