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Description We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will take the lead in managing payroll operations to ensure that employee compensation is processed accurately and efficiently. This position requires strong attention to detail, a thorough understanding of payroll regulations, and excellent communication skills to address employee inquiries. This is a contract to permanent opportunity within the non-profit sector.

Responsibilities:

• Process regular and off-cycle payrolls, including verifying timesheets, calculating bonuses, commissions, and deductions.

• Maintain and update payroll records and employee data while adhering to confidentiality and company compliance standards.

• Ensure timely and accurate wage distribution, tax withholdings, and voluntary deductions for all employees.

• Address payroll-related inquiries from employees, providing prompt and attentive resolutions.

• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on new employees, terminations, and changes to employee status.

• Prepare detailed payroll reports for management and assist with audits and reconciliations.

• Monitor and apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure compliance.

• Support year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.

• Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes and tools to enhance efficiency.

• Utilize payroll software systems such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, or Paylocity for accurate payroll management. Requirements • Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll.

• Proficiency in payroll software systems such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, or Paylocity.

• Ability to manage payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities to effectively address payroll concerns.

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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