Hybrid Payroll Systems Specialist (LA area)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce's client is looking for a Hybrid Payroll Systems Specialist in the Los Angeles, CA area.

Responsibilities

• Support Paylocity and payroll software integration, implementation, and migration projects across multiple business units
• Collaborate with IT, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to integrate payroll systems with HR and financial software
• Support integration projects to ensure accurate and seamless data flow between systems
• Troubleshoot payroll system integration issues and optimize processes for efficiency
• Partner with system implementation consultants, benefits coordinators, and payroll compliance teams on system changes and updates
• Support process improvement projects across multiple locations
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for cost savings
• Conduct recurring payroll system audits to ensure data accuracy, configuration integrity, and compliance
• Perform minimum wage and overtime compliance reviews across multiple states and jurisdictions
• Manage user access, security roles, and segregation-of-duties controls within payroll systems
• Configure and test payroll system updates, enhancements, and new functionality, including earnings, deductions, taxes, accruals, and workflows
• Create and configure payroll system rules to support new policies
• Establish compliance standards and support improvements to internal controls
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within payroll operations
• Streamline payroll processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Recommend and implement payroll management best practices
• Proactively audit payroll processes, practices, and documentation to identify weaknesses
• Serve as a key point of contact for leadership on payroll systems and related matters
• Communicate payroll matters to Finance, HR, and senior management

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• 3-6+ years of experience in payroll systems, payroll integrations, implementations, or payroll management preferred
• Hands-on Paylocity experience, particularly with integrations, system configuration, implementation, or migration, highly preferred
• Experience working with high-volume and multi-state payroll environments
• Experience with advisory or consulting services, including Big 4 experience, preferred
• Prior experience with vendor relationships and management
• Experience with Power BI, Excel, and payroll data analysis
• Strong knowledge of payroll software, systems, integrations, and data management
• Understanding of payroll processes and payroll-related compliance requirements
• Strong communication skills with a strategic, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities efficiently

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

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