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Payroll Administrator

LHH

Payroll Administrator

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Administrator to join their team in Central San Diego. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees
  • Review and audit timesheets, payroll data, deductions, and wage calculations for accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Maintain employee payroll records and update payroll information as needed
  • Handle garnishments, benefits deductions, leave balances, and other payroll-related adjustments
  • Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processing
  • Partner with HR and Accounting teams on employee onboarding, terminations, and payroll updates
  • Support additional administrative and accounting functions as needed

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of payroll processing experience required
  • Experience with full-cycle payroll processing
  • Bilingual Spanish highly preferred
  • Strong understanding of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll best practices
  • Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Hospitality industry experience preferred but not required

What we're looking for:

  • Reliable and self-motivated professional
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented mindset with a customer-service approach

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a stable, onsite opportunity with a great team, please apply today!

LHH
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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