Job Title: Payroll Practitioner II

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Practitioner II to join our team. This role involves processing multi-state, multi-entity payroll, performing essential payroll functions, and ensuring adherence to deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll principles and practices, excellent customer service skills, and proficiency in various software applications.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain current employee record payroll information in HRMS/Payroll database as needed.

• Check timesheets for completeness and accuracy and coordinate corrections with managers.

• Audit timecards and import and balance hours from Time System.

• Review and process pays adhering to state regulations and company policies.

• Calculate overtime, pay rate differential and other applicable special pay calculations.

• Place stop payments and direct deposit reversals as needed.

• Prepare and balance pay data and manual adjustment batches.

• Complete pay transactions: Leave of absence, transfers, job status changes and terminations.

• Calculate and process manual checks as needed.

• Validate payroll preview data using various reports and Excel templates and complete corrections prior to transmission.

• Meet payroll transmission deadlines.

• Research discrepancies effectively, make appropriate corrections, and respond promptly to manager and employee inquiries.

• Maintain effective working relationships with other departments.

• Provide support to Human Resources, operations and department leaders with payroll processes.

• Assist with handling Payroll Questions Email Inbox.

• Calculate retroactive pay adjustments.

• Complete and process garnishments from distribution to setup.

• Review payroll salary allocation changes for accuracy and assign as needed.

• Provide paycheck calculation guidance to employees when needed.

• Assist managers and employees with time card procedure inquiries and training.

• Calculate paid time off accrual adjustments.

• Develop and distribute custom payroll reports.

• Assist in training Payroll Practitioner I staff.

• Assist with special projects, participate in meetings, and complete other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of multi-state processing, including taxation.
• Experience with paycheck calculation and taxation, including pre-tax and after-tax knowledge.
• Experience utilizing a report writer to create and generate custom reports.
• Excellent customer service, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in ADP Vantage HCM, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
• Strong organizational and professional skills with attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of payroll practices and principles in accordance with Federal and state payroll laws and regulations.
• Mathematic, research, and analyzing skills.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in high volume, bi-weekly, full cycle payroll processing.

Work Environment

Work alongside other payroll specialists and practitioners in an open format office near the 405 freeway. The position offers a hybrid work environment with a gradual increase in work-from-home days over six months: 3 months onsite, 4 months with 1 day work-from-home, 5 months with 2 days work-from-home, and 6 months with 3 days work-from-home. Additional benefits include sick/holiday pay accrued.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.