Description A company in Mid-Wilshire is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage payroll operations for both exempt and non-exempt employees. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity that will be onsite. As the Payroll Administrator, you are responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and any collective bargaining requirements. The Payroll Administrator will handle a variety of payroll changes and transactions while serving as a reliable resource for employee payroll-related questions.

Responsibilities:

+ Process payroll for all employee groups, ensuring accuracy of earnings, hours, deductions, benefit withholdings, and other adjustments

+ Maintain and review payroll records to confirm data accuracy before each payroll cycle

+ Enter and update payroll changes such as new hires, rehires, promotions, pay rate changes, bonuses, tax elections, and leaves of absence

+ Prepare and transmit payroll information related to benefits, retirement contributions, tax withholdings, reimbursements, garnishments, and child support orders

+ Review employee expense reimbursements for compliance with company guidelines and resolve discrepancies as needed

+ Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, reimbursements, and payroll policies

+ Support payroll compliance by following federal, state, and local regulations, internal procedures, and labor agreement requirements where applicable

+ Maintain organized documentation and records to support audits and internal controls

+ Partner with internal departments and external providers to resolve payroll issues and ensure timely processing Qualifications

+ Experience supporting payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy

+ Proficiency with payroll systems, spreadsheets, and standard computer applications

+ Solid math, organizational, and problem-solving skills

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong communication and customer service skills

+ Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

+ Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and take direction from multiple stakeholders This is an onsite position in Mid-Wilshire. Hours are Monday - Friday 9- 5PM. Pay is up to $33/hr, based on experience. Requirements

• Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from input through final review and distribution
• Hands-on background processing multi-state payroll with a solid understanding of related compliance obligations
• Proficiency using ADP Workforce Now for payroll administration and reporting
• Experience supporting payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors and resolve issues efficiently
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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