Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)

Legence•Long Beach, CA

6d•$25 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

P2S stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, P2S is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve. We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose. Are you a Payroll Specialist with 2+ years of experience looking to grow your career? P2S is an award‑winning engineering firm that has been named a “Best Place to Work” for 15 years in a row. We have an open part-time Payroll Specialist position based in Long Beach, CA — you could be a perfect fit. If you meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply today.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Coursework at an accredited institution in accounting/or financial record keeping is desirable. Equivalent experience in a payroll specialist role is also considered.
Minimum 2+ years of payroll experience in a fast‑paced, multi‑state environment
Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and wage and hour regulations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism
Proven ability to collaborate across HR and Accounting teams
Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and keyboarding; ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of and responsibility for a variety of areas, including but not limited to payroll, employee retirement, workers compensation, tax reporting, general ledger and labor laws
Ensures that payroll functions are carried out accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with legal requirements and sound financial management principles and practices
Processes accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees
Prepares and processes a variety of payroll-related documents, off‑cycle payrolls, final checks, and manual adjustments
Balance and reconcile payrolls, including garnishments and 401(k) administration
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage and hour regulations
Manages payroll tax filings, payments, and other required payroll reporting
Partners with Accounting on monthly payroll close and payroll audits
Serves as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and 401(k) questions
Identifies opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and system efficiencies
Acquires and applies in-depth knowledge of complex payroll and related system functions
Performs other payroll‑related duties and ad hoc projects as assigned

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy-up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
Discount Program: Company-sponsored discount program with savings on multiple lifestyle categories.

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