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HR Payroll Specialist
Beverly Hills, CA (fully onsite)
We are partnering with a dynamic, multi-entity organization seeking an experienced HR Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll operations across a complex and fast-paced environment. This is a highly visible, hands-on role reporting directly to the HR Director, with the opportunity to bring structure, accuracy, and process improvement to payroll operations.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in detail-driven work, understands multi-state compliance, and enjoys operating as a key resource across both payroll and HR functions.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations
- Manage full-cycle payroll processing across multiple entities using ADP Run
- Review and audit timecards, commissions, bonuses, and off-cycle payrolls
- Ensure accurate calculations for overtime, double time, and other earnings types
- Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage-and-hour laws
- Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, and final pay requirements
- Support payroll tax filings, audits, and year-end processes (W-2s)
- Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a key point of contact for payroll across multiple entities
- Partner with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy
- Support benefits deductions, 401(k), and payroll-related reporting
Systems & Process Improvement
- Optimize payroll workflows within ADP Run
- Build and maintain payroll calendars, controls, and checklists
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce errors
Additional HR Support
- Assist with ad hoc HR initiatives and projects as needed
Qualifications
- 5 years of payroll experience, including multi-entity environments
- Hands-on experience with ADP Run
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance and wage laws
- Experience processing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Salary : $90 - $110