Payroll Administrator

Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Walnut, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in managing payroll processes for a large workforce, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations and union requirements. If you have a strong background in payroll systems and excel at detailed financial tasks, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Administer weekly and bi-weekly payroll operations for a workforce of over 1,500 employees, including union members.
• Process multi-state payroll, addressing overtime calculations, supplemental wages, profit-sharing, and garnishment laws.
• Ensure compliance with workers' compensation regulations and tax rates while managing bonus distributions.
• Utilize JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and other payroll systems to handle in-house payroll processing, including W-4 forms and direct staff members.
• Prepare and post payroll entries to the general ledger, ensuring accurate reclassification when necessary.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain efficient payroll workflows and resolve discrepancies.
• Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel skills, such as pivot tables, to analyze payroll data and generate reports.
• Provide expertise in union and construction payroll processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Monitor time and attendance systems for accurate payroll calculations and reporting. Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll administration, including in-house processing.
• Proficiency in handling full-cycle payroll for large employee groups, including unionized staff.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, overtime rules, and garnishments.
• Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and ADP Workforce Now software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Familiarity with workers' compensation laws and payroll tax rates.
• Background in union or construction payroll is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to manage payroll processes for over 500 employees with a high degree of accuracy.

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