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Payroll Administrator

$30 - $38 per hour

LHH

Payroll Specialist

Location: Pasadena, CA Compensation: $30.00-$38.00 hourly

Our client, a respected professional services firm in Pasadena, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract basis. This assignment is expected to last a minimum of six months and offers an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with complex payroll data and reporting. The ideal candidate will have recent experience processing high-volume payroll, strong reporting skills, and hands-on expertise with ADP Workforce Now. Advanced Excel proficiency is required, including the ability to work with large datasets using Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process high-volume payroll accurately and timely for a multi-employee workforce
  • Review payroll data, audit payroll transactions, and ensure accuracy of employee earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings
  • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to process payroll and maintain employee records
  • Generate and analyze payroll reports for management, HR, and Finance teams
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
  • Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure data integrity
  • Assist with payroll-related reporting, special projects, and process improvements
  • Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate employee data and payroll processing
  • Support month-end and year-end payroll activities as needed

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of recent payroll processing experience
  • Experience processing high-volume payroll
  • Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:
    • Pivot Tables
    • VLOOKUPs
    • Data analysis and reporting
  • Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Pay Details: $30.00 to $38.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply

LHH
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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