Payroll AdministratorRobert Half

Description We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in Los Angeles, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and provide dependable support for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.

Responsibilities:

Process full-cycle payroll for employees accurately and on schedule, ensuring all earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are properly applied.

Administer payroll activities for employees working in multiple states while following applicable wage and tax regulations.

Maintain employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now and update information related to pay rates, withholdings, direct deposit, and other payroll changes.

Review payroll data for discrepancies, research issues, and resolve errors before final submission.

Coordinate payroll-related reporting, including reconciliations and audit support, to help ensure compliance and data accuracy.

Respond to employee and internal stakeholder questions regarding payroll, deductions, time records, and paycheck details.

Support payroll process improvements and assist with operational changes or system-related updates as needed within the payroll function. Requirements Hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing.

Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance requirements.

Experience supporting payroll for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 workers.

Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll platform.

Strong understanding of payroll procedures, tax withholdings, garnishments, and standard deductions.

High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Effective communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet payroll deadlines consistently.

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