Payroll Specialist - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Payroll Specialist (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Temporary to Hire
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled Payroll Specialist with full-cycle payroll experience to join our team on a temp-to-hire basis. In this role, you'll manage payroll operations end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment processing. This position offers a pathway to a permanent role for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for [insert employee count] employees across multiple locations or departments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., tax codes, labor laws).
• Manage timekeeping systems, reconcile discrepancies, and process corrections.
• Handle deductions, garnishments, and benefits contributions.
• Process new hires, terminations, and employee status changes in payroll systems.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end reporting.
• Ensure timely submission of payroll taxes and filings (W-2s, 941s, etc.).
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve any discrepancies promptly.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing with full-cycle expertise.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, or Workday) and Excel proficiency.
• Familiarity with tax regulations and payroll compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Potential for permanent employment with benefits.
• Competitive compensation during the temporary period.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay: $30 - $35 per hr.

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 California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.