Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Pasadena, CA
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $25-$32/hour DOE

A well-established professional services firm in Pasadena is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join their growing payroll team. This position will support the processing of payroll for 8,000+ multi-state employees across the U.S. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and thrives in a high-volume environment where accuracy and customer service are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for 8,000+ employees across multiple states.
  
• Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
  
• Support payroll specialists with payroll preparation, validation, and reconciliation activities.
  
• Enter and maintain employee payroll information within the payroll system.
  
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
  
• Assist with multi-state payroll tax compliance and reporting requirements.
  
• Process employment verifications, wage garnishments, and direct deposit updates.
  
• Generate payroll reports and assist with audits as needed.
  
• Maintain confidential employee information and ensure compliance with company policies and payroll regulations.
  
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee records and payroll processing.
  

Qualifications

• 1+ years of payroll, payroll support, accounting, HR, or related administrative experience.
  
• Experience supporting high-volume payroll processing preferred.
  
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll practices is highly desirable.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.
  
• Experience with ADP, Workday, UKG, Ceridian, or other payroll systems is a plus.
  
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  

Pay Details: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour

Search managed by: Ryan Sydow


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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