Payroll Specialist Job ID 2026-2109

Internet Brands • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

Internet Brands is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage and support payroll processing for more than 1,600 employees. The role handles payroll activities from beginning to end in ADP, supports payroll data entry and review, processes benefit-related payments and payroll files, responds to employee and ADP inquiries, and assists with year-end processing and special projects. The position also provides payroll reports to accounting and prepares payroll communications.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of payroll or human resources experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience with the ADP Time & Attendance system and processing within ADP.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Basic office skills and familiarity with standard office equipment and software, including Google Docs, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; willingness and ability to learn new or proprietary applications.
• Strong follow-through, math, and logic skills.
• Customer-service mindset, attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, ability to multitask, and willingness to work overtime.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interact professionally with colleagues, team members, staff in other departments, management, and executives in an office setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask under high pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll from beginning to end in ADP for more than 1,600 employees.
• Enter new-hire, termination, and merit-increase information in ADP.
• Process commission payments, including creating files for upload and processing.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing manual checks for terminated employees across multiple states.
• Research employee payroll inquiries and respond to ADP questions through the ticketing system.
• Process wires for benefit plans, including HSA, FSA, 401(k), NQ 409A and 409B, and TSA.
• Create payroll upload files for ADP and assist with payroll review in ADP.
• Reconcile commissions and contractor payments.
• Transmit 401(k) files to Fidelity and download Fidelity loan and deferral information for entry into ADP.
• Assist with year-end processing of W-2s and 1099s.
• Prepare payroll communication emails and provide reports to the accounting team.
• Review and enter garnishments into ADP.
• Assist with other special projects as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program and well-being coaching services.
• Voluntary home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Discounted legal and financial services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level