LHH is partnering with a growing organization in San Diego, CA to hire a Payroll Specialist, for a contract to hire opportunity. The Payroll Specialist will manage all payroll-related tasks for the company and its entities. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining records, and addressing employee inquiries. Our client offers excellent benefits including 100% employee covered health insurance, 401k+match, and a family-oriented environment with great tenure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll, including taxes, bonuses, deductions, and benefits.

• Ensure timely updates for new hires, terminations, and status changes.

• Reconcile monthly benefit billing and maintain payroll records.

• Prepare documents for workers' compensation audits and year-end reports.

• Train managers and employees on payroll processes and resolve payroll-related inquiries.

• Identify and implement process improvements.

• Prepare and submit 401k year-end employer match and profit-sharing.

• Review and reconcile quarterly and annual employer tax returns.

• Stay updated on wage and hour laws and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Associate's degree in accounting, business, human resources, or related field preferred (relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree)

• At least 2 years of payroll processing experience.

• Experience with Payroll Software and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel

• Excellent data entry skills with attention to detail.

• Strong understanding of payroll principles and relevant laws.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance