We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and providing excellent support to employees regarding payroll questions and concerns.
Key Responsibilities
Process payroll accurately and on time, following the organization’s schedule.
Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, deductions, and benefits.
Conduct audits and reconcile payroll data regularly.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Prepare and distribute pay statements, W-2s, and other payroll reports.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies.
Assist with month-end and year-end reporting as needed.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment across systems and processes.
Support audits and compliance reviews as required.
Qualifications
1+ years of payroll experience or relevant HR/accounting experience involving payroll.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency with standard office productivity tools.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
2+ years of payroll experience.
Experience with multi-state payroll and tax compliance.
Familiarity with wage and hour laws and payroll regulations.
Payroll certification (CPP or FPC) a plus.
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, supportive team while developing your payroll expertise.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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