Payroll Specialist - Military Veterans
at Act One
AppleOne is proud to present:
Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for accuracy and a knack for problem-solving? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy supporting a vital function within an organization? If so, we invite you to apply for our Payroll Specialist position!
About the Role:
As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our payroll department. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for processing day-to-day payroll transactions using ADP Workforce Now, maintaining accurate employee records, and ensuring compliance with company policies. You will collaborate closely with Human Resources and the payroll team to deliver excellent service and contribute to a positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Process payroll transactions accurately and timely using ADP Workforce Now.
Enter and maintain employee data, including changes, terminations, and pay adjustments.
Process off-cycle manual checks, direct deposits, and paper checks.
Analyze and audit payroll data for accuracy, including intercompany transactions.
Process 401(k) contributions, benefits spending accounts, and wage garnishments.
Assist with year-end reporting (W-2, W-2c, 1095, etc.).
Manage workflow to ensure timely and accurate processing of HRIS and payroll transactions.
Assist with the time and attendance feature and its interface with the payroll system.
Identify opportunities to improve ADP Workforce Now functionality and optimize the employee experience.
Provide excellent customer service to employees, answering inquiries related to compensation, pay, taxes, benefits, time recording, and time off.
Collaborate with Human Resources to process employee data and changes.
Reporting & Analysis:
Execute ad hoc financial and operational reporting, as requested.
Gather and analyze data and metrics for human resource and workforce planning and reporting.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of strong payroll policies, processes, and methods.
Ensure accurate setup and compliance with company policies and federal/state pay regulations.
Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in accounting, human resources, business, or a related field preferred.
Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in payroll processing may be considered in lieu of an Associate Degree.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Experienced (Non-Manager)
Cerritos, CA

The ActOne Group is a global leader in the human resources industry that specializes in partnering with firms looking to optimize human resource talent management. For nearly 50 years, we have found success by focusing our energy on three distinct business categories: Workforce Solutions, Staffing Solutions and Business Solutions. Today, The ActOne Group has over 13,000 clients and 2,500 employees located throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, India, Brazil, South Korea, Germany, Denmark and the United Kingdom. We are a privately-held California corporation that bears the distinction of being the largest zero-debt, woman- and minority-owned workforce management company in the United States.
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS AgileOne combines best-of-breed talent acquisition technology with an experienced managed services team to create a valuable workforce technology solution. We help organizations streamline processes, from the automation of requisitions and time-card management, to supplier relationship support, accurate invoice processing and real-time, customized reporting.
STAFFING SOLUTIONS We are one of the Staffing Firms in the U.S. and provide services under these brands: - AppleOne Employment Services -
AllSTEM - All's Well Health Care Services - ActOne Executive Search
BUSINESS SERVICES - A-Check America - AppleOne Payroll & Tax Filing -
CTA Travel - full service travel agency - ActOne Government -
ATIMS - AllCare