Payroll Specialist

Platinum Resource Group

La Verne, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ADP, Accounting, Best Practices, Business Solutions, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, External Audit, Finance, Financial Systems, Fortune 1000 Customers, HRIS/HRMS, Higher Education, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Kronos Products, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Supply Chain, Tax Reporting, Time Management
LOCATION
La Verne, CA
POSTED
5 days ago
PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Location; La Verne, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and organizational policies.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a college or university setting and possess hands-on knowledge of leading payroll and HRIS platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Process payroll accurately and on schedule for faculty, staff, and other employee groups.
  • Review, validate, and reconcile payroll data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure the integrity of employee payroll information.
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational payroll regulations and policies.
  • Generate payroll reports and support internal and external audit requests.
  • Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll administration.
  • Assist with year-end payroll activities, tax reporting, and process improvements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience.
  • Prior payroll experience within a higher education environment (college or university preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with one or more of the following systems:
    • Banner / Ellucian
    • UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
    • ADP
  • Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and customer service abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience supporting complex payroll environments with multiple employee groups.
  • Familiarity with academic payroll structures and higher education employment practices.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus




Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.

About the Company

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Platinum Resource Group

Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, paid holidays, and referral bonuses.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2008
WEBSITE
http://www.platinumresourcegroup.com