Payroll Specialist
Robert Half Westlake Village
Robert Half currently has available ongoing opportunities for Payroll Specialists local to Ventura County, CA. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payroll/benefits administration, managing payroll records/records maintenance, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, handle all reporting analysis, reconciliations, and system management, while providing exceptional service/support to our employees.
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, comprehensive understanding of payroll processes, and should also have the ability to communicate effectively with both the internal team and outside customers.
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, comprehensive understanding of payroll processes, and should also have the ability to communicate effectively with both the internal team and outside customers.
If you want a challenging position with an industry leader and strong career growth opportunity, this position may be for you. For more information about this role and how to apply, please call 805-496-2805 to speak to a rep today.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately process bi-weekly/monthly payroll for all employees, including salaried, hourly, and contract workers.
- Ensure all payroll transactions are processed efficiently and in compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in pay rates.
- Ensure accurate data entry and record-keeping within payroll systems.
- Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Ensure payroll practices comply with legal standards and company policies.
- Manage payroll-related aspects of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other deductions.
- Coordinate with HR to ensure proper benefits deductions and contributions.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management as required.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide support and guidance to employees regarding payroll matters and deductions.
- Work with payroll software and HRIS systems to process and manage payroll efficiently.
- Assist in the implementation and testing of new payroll systems or updates.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
- Ensure proper documentation and backup for payroll transactions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing.
- Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, or similar).
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Certification in payroll (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional - CPP) is a plus.
Robert HalfBeverly Hills (CA), 24 mi from Westlake Village
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across all our locations.
This role requires...
Los Angeles, 34 mi from Westlake Village
Make Your Mark::
The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing the complete lifecycle payroll for US BlackLine Employees while ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and other regulatory obligations, in addition to backing up...
Robert HalfPasadena, 38 mi from Westlake Village
We are providing an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Administrator, based in Pasadena, Texas. This role involves supporting the Payroll Specialist with administrative tasks, heavy data entry, and other related duties in the high-volume environment...