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 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