Payroll Specialist

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San Diego, CA
Junior
Fintech
The Role
The Payroll Specialist will process bi-weekly payrolls accurately for multiple states using ADP Enterprise and will manage time, attendance, and reporting in Workday. Responsibilities also include handling garnishments, W-4 changes, audits, and responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll and taxes.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you looking to start a career in Human Resources? Do you love working with numbers?

If so, this could be the role for you!

 

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

 

Job Overview:
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for performing accurate and timely processing of multi-state payrolls. The individual will exercise excellent judgment in carrying out the details of the work according to applicable regulations, company policies and procedures. The individual must maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity to ensure confidence and protection of the integrity of the payroll operations and information. The successful candidate must be able to perform each of the following responsibilities satisfactorily.

This role is highly operational in nature and is heavily directed towards input and production of the payroll, including the regular biweekly process plus special payments such as bonuses, commissions and other one-time payments. This person should have knowledge of the entire payroll production methodology, a solid understanding of payroll, and be highly process oriented.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Process bi-weekly payroll accurately using ADP Enterprise

  • Manage time, attendance and reporting in Workday

  • Set up, reconciliation and payment of wage garnishments

  • Processing W-4 additions and changes

  • Preparation of off-cycle payroll checks for terminations, errors, etc.

  • Updating employee records

  • Preparation of both scheduled and ad hoc payroll reports

  • Auditing payroll data

  • Provide assistance to employees regarding concerns with payroll and taxes, research and trouble shoot any/all inquiries

  • Perform other duties as assigned or required by the job

 

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

 

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Minimum 2 years related experience preparing payrolls or equivalent accounting experience

 

Core Competencies:

  • Knowledge of accounting standards and rules related to payroll regulations and compliance issues.

  • Accurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills.

  • Professional and customer-service oriented with the ability to establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

  • Able to function in a team environment with demonstrated ability in problem solving.

  • Professional telephone etiquette with excellent oral and written communication skills required.

  • Ability to prioritize and organize workload in order to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.

  • Professional level of confidentiality in handling employee information.

  • Requires building and maintaining working relationships with HR, Benefits and employees on related questions

  • Demonstrates business acumen by consistently exercising sound judgment.

  • Results Driven, self-motivated and ability to understand a sense of urgency to payroll need

 

Preferences

  • Working knowledge of Workday HR and ADP Enterprise

  • PC literate (Internet, Excel, Word), advanced Excel functions


 

Pay Range:

$22.59-$37.65/hour


 

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!


 

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

Top Skills

Adp
Excel
Workday
The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
8,926 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

Financial advice is changing, and at LPL Financial, we’re at the forefront. We’re building a future where advisors can—with no friction or complexity, as simple as turning the dials—pick the business model, services, technology, and product mix that best meet their clients’ needs.

With one platform, one sign-on, and one team to call, you can take your business anywhere you want it to go. There are no limits to your growth, and we’ll partner with you every step of the way.

Your greatness is our goal.

LPL Financial is a leader in the retail financial advice market and the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer*. We serve independent financial advisors and financial institutions, providing them with the technology, research, clearing and compliance services, and practice management programs they need to create and grow thriving practices. LPL enables them to provide objective guidance to millions of American families seeking wealth management, retirement planning, financial planning and asset management solutions. LPL.com

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