Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in Los Angeles, California. This Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong experience managing end-to-end payroll with accuracy, consistency, and attention to compliance. The position will focus on processing payroll across multiple states, maintaining employee pay records, and helping ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.

Responsibilities:
• Process complete payroll cycles for employees in multiple states, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are calculated accurately and submitted on schedule.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, status changes, compensation updates, garnishments, and benefit-related deductions.
• Review payroll data for discrepancies, investigate variances, and resolve issues before final submission to support accurate employee payments.
• Administer payroll activities within ADP Workforce Now and use the system to generate reports, validate entries, and support routine payroll operations.
• Ensure payroll practices align with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including tax withholding and reporting requirements.
• Partner with internal teams such as human resources and accounting to reconcile payroll information and support smooth processing each pay period.
• Respond to employee payroll questions in a timely and clear manner, providing guidance on pay statements, deductions, and related concerns.
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and process documentation to strengthen compliance and improve operational consistency.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing and post-payroll reconciliation.
• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll administration and related compliance requirements.
• Background supporting payroll for organizations with approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Practical experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and reporting.
• Strong understanding of payroll calculations, tax withholdings, deductions, and wage-related recordkeeping.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive payroll information with professionalism and confidentiality.

Compensation

$19.79-$22.91 Hourly

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