Payroll Specialist

1 day ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Woodcraft Rangers Full time
Job Title:
Payroll Specialist

Are you passionate about ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing for a dynamic organization that serves the youth?

About Us:

Woodcraft Rangers is a progressive organization that has been guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives since 1922.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and are responsive to the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Our mission is to develop body, mind, spirit, and service in young people, and we believe that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be active participants in defining their own path.


Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our HR team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, managing payroll data, verifying timekeeping records, calculating wages, processing deductions, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

The Payroll Specialist will also resolve any payroll discrepancies and provide support for employee inquiries related to payroll.


Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing and Administration: Proficiency in processing payroll using ADP Workforce Now software system.
Process payrolls for all employees on a semi-monthly calendar, ensuring accurate calculations and distribution of employee wages.
Calculate and process wage adjustments, bonuses, and overtime pay.

Ensure compliance with all payroll-related regulations and company policies including applicable state and federal laws and regulations, with a focus on California-specific requirements.

Ensure payroll is processed on time and in compliance with company policies and regulations. Review ADP Time and Attendance and resolve any payroll discrepancies.
Maintain payroll records, including tax documents, garnishments, payroll adjustments, and direct deposit information.
Develop and implement strategies for efficient payroll management.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in payroll.
Strong attention to detail, administrative, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for reporting and payroll data management.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with employees and management.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
A team player with a collaborative approach to working with HR, finance, and other departments.
ADP Workforce Now experience highly recommended.
FBI & DOJ Livescan clearance.
TB Test clearance.
Ability to use smart phone for work related business (WR provides Wi-Fi/cell stipend).

What We Offer:
Paid vacation
Sick time
Health Benefits
403(b) retirement
Pet insurance
Lifecraft
Upward mobility
Career development

Work Environment:
This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:

Regular working hours are from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings required for events, training, or conferences.
Optional weekly work-from-home opportunities.

Travel is necessary to various regions where Woodcraft Rangers programs are implemented, including San Fernando Valley, South Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, Southeast LA, and Downtown areas, to support or deliver in-person training.

Regular exposure to computer monitors during work.
The typical noise level of a standard work environment.
Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law.

We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.


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