Lief Labs is a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Our in-house product development and R&D team creates the best-tasting and cutting-edge supplement formulations. Lief also houses a state-of-the-art, full-service Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing facility, which offers custom solutions for many supplement categories. Lief collaborates with entrepreneurial firms to help them build premier brands. Our turnkey solutions allow us to engage in seamless partnerships that help brands with scalability and sustainable growth. Lief Labs is in the Santa Clarita Valley (Valencia, CA.)

Summary

The Payroll Coordinator will oversee timecard and payroll processing and ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Responsible for handling payroll transactions, maintaining records, and addressing employee inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Work and process payroll in coordination with third party service to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing.
• Process biweekly payroll, Commissions, Benefit Stipends, Bonus payouts and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and validate payroll data before submission
• Maintain and reconcile payroll records, including wages, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Reconcile payroll data and generate reports for management and audits.
• Handle payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with tax filings, year-end reporting, and audits.
• Stay updated on payroll laws and best practices to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred).

Experience:

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Paylocity) and working with third party payroll service.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, taxes, and deductions.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in HRIS and financial reporting tools

Skills/ Abilities Problem Solving

• Certification such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile payroll data with high accuracy.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning & organizing
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information securely.
• Ability to interact at all levels.
• Flexibility/ adaptability/ multi-tasking

Work Environment

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. Field conditions vary.

Exposed to various raw materials, including allergens (i.e. milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanuts, wheat, soy).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly require talking, hear and grasp items.

The employee must frequently grasp, lift and/or move items over 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information
The Hourly Range for this position at Lief Labs is $28.98 - 32.24/hr (USD). Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, skills, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, wellness benefits, education reimbursement program, and PTO.

Lief is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Suppose you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran. In that case, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center due to your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department.

Lief will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Lief uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. E-Verify compares the information on your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to official government records.