Payroll Administrator

Description

Jackie Meza with Robert Half is looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our team in Los Banos, California. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for multi-state operations while adhering to compliance regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail to handle payroll for a mid-sized workforce effectively.

Responsibilities:

- Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

- Maintain payroll records, including deductions, benefits, and tax with holdings, to ensure proper documentation.

- Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries.

- Utilize Paycom software to efficiently manage payroll data and reporting.

- Generate detailed payroll reports and provide data analysis to support organizational decision-making.

- Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

- Assist in audits related to payroll and employee compensation.

- Implement improvements to payroll processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

- Manage payroll for a workforce ranging from 101 to 500 employees.

- Support year-end payroll activities, including preparing W-2 forms and other required documentation.

Requirements - Proven experience with full-cycle payroll processing, preferably for multi-state operations.

- Familiarity with payroll systems, specifically Paycom, is required.

- Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards.

- Strong analytical and organizational skills to manage payroll for 101-500 employees.

- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

- Excellent communication skills for resolving payroll-related issues.

- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with HR and accounting teams.

- Proficiency in generating payroll reports and analyzing data.

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