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Payroll Coordinator

COVERAGEX LLC - 3.5

Newport Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Qualifications Teamwork Employee data management Attention to detail California labor law Payroll record maintenance Full Job Description

OVERVIEW

CoverageX is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a growing workforce. This hands-on position partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, and department managers to review timekeeping, process payroll changes, resolve discrepancies, and maintain confidential employee records. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with deadlines, large volumes of data, and employees across multiple states

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate recurring payroll cycles, review payroll inputs, and support timely and accurate payroll processing. Review timecards, attendance, overtime, PTO, and employee pay changes; investigate and resolve discrepancies before payroll deadlines. Maintain accurate payroll records, including new hires, separations, compensation adjustments, deductions, and employee information changes. Partner with HR and managers to follow up on missing approvals, corrections, and payroll-related employee questions. Reconcile payroll reports and assist with audits, reporting, and record retention. Support compliance with applicable federal, California, and multistate wage-and-hour and payroll requirements. Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information; identify opportunities to improve payroll processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years of payroll processing or payroll coordination experience preferred. Experience with Paycom strongly preferred; hands-on experience with comparable payroll/HRIS platforms considered. Working knowledge of timekeeping, payroll deductions, wage-and-hour practices, and payroll reconciliation. Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills and excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage competing deadlines, communicate clearly, and handle sensitive information professionally. Experience supporting multistate payroll or a high-volume workforce is a plus.

WHY JOIN US

Join a growing organization where accuracy, collaboration, and employee support matter. This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to reliable payroll operations and help improve processes as CoverageX continues to grow.

WORK LOCATION

This is a full-time, in-office role based in Newport Beach, California. Specific office address, work hours, benefits, and reporting structure will be confirmed during the hiring process.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Payroll Coordinator CoverageX is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance

Work Location:

In person