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Payroll Administrator

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in Los Angeles, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and provide dependable support for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.

Responsibilities:
• Process full-cycle payroll for employees accurately and on schedule, ensuring all earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are properly applied.
• Administer payroll activities for employees working in multiple states while following applicable wage and tax regulations.
• Maintain employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now and update information related to pay rates, withholdings, direct deposit, and other payroll changes.
• Review payroll data for discrepancies, research issues, and resolve errors before final submission.
• Coordinate payroll-related reporting, including reconciliations and audit support, to help ensure compliance and data accuracy.
• Respond to employee and internal stakeholder questions regarding payroll, deductions, time records, and paycheck details.
• Support payroll process improvements and assist with operational changes or system-related updates as needed within the payroll function.• Hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting payroll for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 workers.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll platform.
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, tax withholdings, garnishments, and standard deductions.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet payroll deadlines consistently.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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