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Payroll Specialist jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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Pay Rate - $48.18/hr. on W2 Hybrid - Tue & Wed onsite Description: Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload: IVR/IVA Platform & Migration SpecialistRole Summary Leads discovery, configuration analysis, telephony/routing desi…
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Job ID: 44012Reference: 300016243599488Location: Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDepartment: ArchitectureBusiness Unit: ANA United StatesWork Type: On-siteDate Posted: 2026-09-21Arcadis is the world's leading company deliv…
Join the Clean Energy RevolutionBecome a Sourcing Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll support the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives th…
We are looking for an experienced Workday Payroll Implementation Specialist to join a large retail organization in Gardena, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist with strong at…
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage payroll activities with accuracy, maintain c…
Payroll Specialist JOB-10047173 Anticipated Start Date August 24, 2026 Location Appleton, WI Type of Employment Contract Employer Info The Company began its journey delivering successful industrial construction and prefa…
airport locations, 27 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?Job Summary The Payroll Specialist II will be responsible for processing payroll along with supporting the Payro…
$50 per hour
Payroll Analyst PMOUNTJP00001272 ~ Hourly pay: $50/hr ~ Worksite: Leading digital streaming network (Los Angeles, CA 90038 - Onsite) ~ W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL ~…
$48 per hour
Are you an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves tackling end-to-end processing? Join an exciting, large-scale organization in Los Angeles for an engaging full-time, on-site c…
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What payroll specialists earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$34 | $55k–$71k |
| Mid level | $32–$42 | $67k–$88k |
| Senior | $41–$53 | $85k–$110k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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