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Payroll Administrator

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a firm in West Los Angeles. This contract to full time position will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a mid-sized employee population across multiple states while helping maintain compliance with payroll laws, tax requirements, and applicable labor agreements. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, hands-on experience with payroll systems, and the ability to manage payroll activities efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have experience with collective bargaining agreements as well as ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities:

• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.

• Administer multi-state payroll activities, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and related compliance requirements.

• Maintain employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now and review data for completeness, consistency, and policy alignment.

• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreement provisions as they relate to pay practices, overtime, differentials, and other payroll-related items.

• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies by researching variances and coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed.

• Support payroll compliance by staying current on federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations affecting payroll administration.

• Assist with payroll audits, reporting requests, and period-end activities to ensure accurate financial and regulatory documentation.

• Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll processing in a detail-focused business environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll administration and related tax and compliance obligations.
• Experience processing payroll for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 employees.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and confidence navigating payroll systems and reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and their impact on payroll calculations and administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll practices, reconciliations, and issue resolution procedures.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and discretion when handling sensitive employee and compensation information.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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