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Payroll Assistant

Company:
LHH Recruitment Solutions
Location:
San Jose, CA
Posted:
May 21, 2025
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Description:

Job Title: Payroll Assistant

Location: Fully Remote (need to be based out of CA, OR, or WA)

Hours: Part-time, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM - 2 PM

Compensation: $23 - $25 an hour DOE

Duration: Indefinite Contract - Long Term

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Assistant to join our client remotely. The ideal candidate will have experience in benefits reconciliation and payroll, with a strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Job Overview (Key Responsibilities):

Excel formatting for various payroll-related reports

Reviewing timecards for accuracy, ensuring AM/PM accuracy

Investigating timecards and overtime for California employees

Following up on timecard approvals

Generating and formatting payroll-related reports in Excel

Collaborating with shift supervisors to identify timecard errors and secure necessary approvals

Making phone calls for tax jurisdiction applications

Providing coverage for the senior payroll accountant during leave for any payroll-related tasks

Communicating with different states regarding insurance and family insurance tax Required Qualifications:

Experience in benefits reconciliation and payroll

Strong document management and note-taking skills

Strong proficiency in Excel (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP)

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Cultural Insights:

There are no specific written procedures in place, so flexibility is important

The work environment is constantly changing, requiring adaptability and self-motivation

The individual must be able to work with minimal supervision and be proactive Benefits:

Benefits vary depending on employer

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

Pay Details: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour

Search managed by: Riley Newton

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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