Payroll Specialist - Temporary Assignment

Payroll Specialist

• Temporary assignment that will start as a 1 month assignment and renew on a month to month basis as needed

• Hourly Rate: $28.85 – $38.46
• Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm
• Work Arrangement: Remote (must be local to Los Angeles office and able to come in for special projects/meetings)

Position Overview

This temporary role supports the Payroll function and is focused on core payroll processing and reporting activities. The position partners closely with HR and Finance while maintaining a primary emphasis on payroll operations and employee support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll (U.S. and UK as applicable), including data entry, review, auditing, and post-payroll reporting
• Reconcile payroll against funding and support Payroll General Ledger (G/L) reconciliation
• Process employee status changes, timekeeping updates, make-up time forms, meal waivers, and stipends
• Administer 401(k) deferral changes and loan updates
• Calculate and process final pay for terminated employees
• Manage garnishments and agency responses
• Assign and update time-off policies within the payroll system
• Prepare overtime and other payroll-related reports for leadership
• Generate recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for Management, HR, and Finance
• Support payroll documentation needs for internal and external audits
• Provide ongoing support to employees and supervisors regarding payroll inquiries, timecard edits, and time-off requests

Qualifications

• Experience processing multi-state payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll reconciliation and reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, VLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

This temporary assignment is centered on payroll execution and reporting within an established team structure.

Requirements

• BA in Accounting/Business Administration
• 3–5 years of payroll and general ledger accounting experience
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Knowledge of employee labor laws, taxes, relevant legislation, policies and regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Proficient in ADP software preferred
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to collect and analyze data efficiently
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills