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Vaco by Highspring

Payroll Specialist

Vaco by Highspring, Whittier, California, us, 90607

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Vaco Los Angeles is working with a client to hire a Payroll Specialist who will keep records of employee hours, deductions, and withholdings to comply with state and federal laws across all markets. The role is a temporary position, paid up to $30/hr, and is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.

Responsibilities

Oversee administration and processing of multi‑state payroll on a biweekly or weekly basis

Record payroll data in the software system and verify all amounts before cutting checks

Alter employee tax status as needed and update withholding information

Initiate direct deposits and update employee banking records when necessary

Record employee complaints, questions, and concerns about payroll services and communicate those issues to the HR manager

Maintain compliant policies and procedures for payroll checks

Handle incentive compensation and equity‑based administration

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (preferred but not required)

Experience working with different payroll systems (required)

Knowledge of multi‑state payroll processing

Knowledge of payroll compliance and tax laws across various states

Experience using various payroll systems (preferred)

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Strong attention to detail

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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