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Payroll Specialist

JSS
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026

US Payroll Specialist | Mandarin Speaking | $80,000 - $150,000 USD | Los Angeles


JSS Search is partnering with a fast-growing international organisation to appoint an experienced, Mandarin speaking, US Payroll Specialist to join a growing Payroll function.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a business during a period of significant growth, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate delivery of US payroll while partnering closely with Finance on reporting, analysis and compliance.


If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact in a collaborative, international environment, we'd love to hear from you.


The Role

  • Manage end-to-end US payroll across multiple states
  • Process both bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles
  • Administer payroll through ADP Workforce Now
  • Produce payroll cost reports and partner with Finance on monthly workforce cost analysis and payroll variance reporting
  • Ensure payroll is compliant with US legislation and internal controls
  • Support continuous process improvements as the business continues to scale


What We're Looking For


  • Hands on experience managing US payroll
  • Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now
  • Experience independently managing complex multi-state payroll
  • Strong payroll reporting skills with the ability to extract and analyse payroll data
  • Experience working closely with Finance teams
  • Fluent Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is essential


Highly Desirable


  • Experience with expatriate payroll, tax equalisation and US payroll tax compliance
  • Payroll experience within logistics, manufacturing, warehousing or other large operational workforces
  • Strong understanding of hourly payroll, overtime calculations, shift premiums and complex pay structures


If you're an experienced US Payroll professional looking for your next challenge, get in touch for a confidential conversation or apply today.

Salary : $80,000 - $150,000

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