Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

One of our biggest engineering clients is looking for a Payroll Specialist to work fully on-site in Pasadena. They are looking for candidates fully comfortable with the payroll process who will bring energy and passion to the office.

• Responsible for setting up new hire information, and EDD Benefit Audits.
• Assist in maintaining payroll operations according to company policies and procedures.
• Audit and process Data entry relative to payroll and the input of time sheets.
• Assist in preparing and distributing pay checks.
• Maintain employee payroll files including updating and filing documents.
• Answer employee questions regarding payroll issues.
• Garnishment processing, mail out orders, request checks from AP.
• Employee Customer service, phone calls, emails.
• Preparation of benefit reports and/or input of benefit deductions.
• General office duties, i.e. filing, copying, phones.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or more preferred.
• 2+ years of previous Payroll experience (experience with Construction Payroll department preferred, but not required).
• Strong aptitude for learning new systems and programs.
• Solid computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• 2+ years of Data Entry experience.
• Advanced MS Excel and proficiency in MS Word.

$32/hr - $35/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.