Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Torrance, California on a contract basis. This role supports payroll and people operations by managing compensation data, maintaining accurate employee records, and delivering dependable reporting for internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll activities from data review through final validation to help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Maintain employee information in ADP Workforce Now and related digital files, including updates to compensation, status changes, and personal records.
• Investigate payroll variances, correct discrepancies, and coordinate with system support teams when technical issues affect payroll accuracy.
• Develop and update Excel-based trackers and reports to monitor payroll activity, HR metrics, and audit-ready records.
• Produce payroll summaries, data exports, and supporting documentation for leadership review and operational decision-making.
• Review onboarding paperwork for completeness and accuracy so new employee records and pay details are properly established.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, tax forms, deductions, and related HR matters in a clear and thorough manner.
• Support offboarding activities by coordinating final pay processing and preparing required benefits-related documentation.
• Assist with benefits administration by helping complete enrollments for new hires and qualifying life events within required timelines.
• Protect confidential payroll and personnel information while escalating material errors or concerns to People Operations leadership as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience in payroll, HR, or benefits administration.
• At least 2 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, including full-cycle payroll responsibilities.
• Experience working with ADP Workforce Now or the ability to become proficient quickly based on prior payroll system knowledge.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and basic data reconciliation.
• Demonstrated accuracy in data entry, recordkeeping, and payroll review within deadline-driven environments.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll and payroll operations for larger employee populations is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle employee inquiries professionally and discreetly.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.