Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Bilingual Payroll Specialist (Spanish/English)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Bilingual Payroll Specialist who is fluent in both Spanish and English to join our dynamic HR team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and processing payrolls, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, and providing excellent support to employees regarding payroll issues. The candidate will also leverage their bilingual skills to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking employees and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Accurately prepare and process weekly payrolls for all employees.
• Data Entry: Input and maintain payroll data including employee status changes, tax withholdings, and direct deposit information.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including wage and hour laws.
• Reporting: Generate and distribute payroll reports, summaries, and analyses as required.
• Employee Support: Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues from employees, providing support in both English and Spanish.
• Records Management: Maintain organized payroll records and documentation for auditing and compliance purposes.
• Deductions Management: Calculate and process deductions, benefits contributions, garnishments, and other withholdings accurately.
• System Maintenance: Assist with the maintenance and updates of the payroll system, ensuring data integrity and system accuracy.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements to payroll processes and procedures for increased efficiency.
• Training: Provide training and support to employees and managers on payroll-related matters, including the use of payroll systems and timesheet submission.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a bilingual environment.
• Language Skills: Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and verbal.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations, tax laws, and best practices.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll and handling sensitive information.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle and resolve issues effectively.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.
• Experience: Previous experience working in a multinational or diverse cultural environment.
• Technology: Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

Working Conditions

• This position is 100% in office.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during payroll processing periods, as needed.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Job Title: Bilingual Payroll Specialist (Spanish/English)
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Bilingual Payroll Specialist who is fluent in both Spanish and English to join our dynamic HR team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and processing payrolls, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, and providing excellent support to employees regarding payroll issues. The candidate will also leverage their bilingual skills to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking employees and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Payroll Processing: Accurately prepare and process weekly payrolls for all employees.
* Data Entry: Input and maintain payroll data including employee status changes, tax withholdings, and direct deposit information.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including wage and hour laws.
* Reporting: Generate and distribute payroll reports, summaries, and analyses as required.
* Employee Support: Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues from employees, providing support in both English and Spanish.
* Records Management: Maintain organized payroll records and documentation for auditing and compliance purposes.
* Deductions Management: Calculate and process deductions, benefits contributions, garnishments, and other withholdings accurately.
* System Maintenance: Assist with the maintenance and updates of the payroll system, ensuring data integrity and system accuracy.
* Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements to payroll processes and procedures for increased efficiency.
* Training: Provide training and support to employees and managers on payroll-related matters, including the use of payroll systems and timesheet submission.
Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
* Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a bilingual environment.
* Language Skills: Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and verbal.
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations, tax laws, and best practices.
* Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll and handling sensitive information.
* Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle and resolve issues effectively.
* Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
* Confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
* Certification: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.
* Experience: Previous experience working in a multinational or diverse cultural environment.
* Technology: Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Working Conditions
* This position is 100% in office.
* Flexibility to work extended hours during payroll processing periods, as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.