Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a retail organization in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on accurate payroll processing, timekeeping review, tax-related reconciliation, and coordination with Human Resources, Accounting, and other internal teams. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing payroll in a deadline-driven environment and is comfortable handling reporting, employee pay adjustments, and compliance-related payroll activities.

Responsibilities:
• Review and maintain timekeeping records each day, partnering with managers and employees to correct missed or inaccurate punches before payroll deadlines.
• Support the end-to-end preparation and submission of bi-weekly payroll, ensuring employee pay is processed accurately and on schedule.
• Create off-cycle and manual payments when needed, following established payroll controls and documentation standards.
• Reconcile payroll tax data and collaborate with external payroll tax partners to investigate and resolve reporting differences.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports for Accounting, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end summaries used for financial review.
• Coordinate garnishment administration by working with applicable agencies to set up deductions, submit required information, and balance related records.
• Assist payroll leadership with audits, document gathering, and special projects tied to payroll operations and compliance.
• Help preserve the accuracy of time and attendance systems, including support for payroll-related processes involving ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, and Integra Time as needed.• At least 3 years of experience in payroll or a closely related function.
• Practical knowledge of full-cycle payroll processing in a fast-paced business environment.
• Experience handling multi-state payroll for an employee population of approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Proficiency with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and UKG Pro.
• Strong understanding of payroll reporting, tax reconciliations, garnishments, and timekeeping administration.
• Preferred educational background in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Human Resources, Accounting, department leaders, and external agencies.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and ability to meet strict bi-weekly processing deadlines.