JR 2798
Payroll Specialist
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Salary: $65,000 to $68,000/yr DOE
Full Time
Non-Exempt
Driving Required

PATH is urgently seeking an experienced payroll professional to join our Human Resources team as a Payroll Specialist. This position will provide payroll support for our organization's programs throughout California, so excellent interpersonal ability in combination with analytical skills is a must!

WHAT IS A PAYROLL SPECIALIST
As part of the Human Resources team, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for the centralized payroll, and activities related to payroll preparation and processing for three non-profit organizations. Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data.
• Preparing and processing payroll via vendor software.
• Final review and coordination of any necessary research and/or contact with the payroll vendor.
• Reviewing quarterly and annual reports filed by payroll provider; ensuring accuracy & timeliness.
• Partnering with the Finance and Compliance teams to ensure an accurate & smooth transition of payroll data.
• Assisting with the preparation of documents for audits.
• Establishing and maintaining employee records and ensuring that employee changes are entered timely and correctly.
• Reviewing changes for proper authorization and adherence to policy including compliance with federal/state/local regulations.

WHAT YOU BRING
We're looking for candidates that:

• In order to succeed in this position, candidates should have experience/knowledge in California Wage and Hour law, FLSA, wage garnishments, payroll tax reporting, payroll calculations, final pay, employment verifications and various payroll year-end processing duties (balancing earnings, taxes and W-2s).
• Ability to stay current on payroll and taxation policies related to the company by conducting research and compiling information that is readable and accessible.
• Ability to identify problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts and draw validconclusions.
• Ability to establish payroll procedures based on best practices.
• An almost obsessive attention to detailand accuracy!
• Ability to be a reliable and collaborative team member of the payroll team.
• Ability to maintain a consistently positive attitude and courteous phone and email tone
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changingpriorities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
An excellent candidate for this role will:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) highly preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office preferred. Excel experience a must!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, we require all candidates:

• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in Payroll

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of qualifications, candidates must:

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role, all candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid driver's license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage