Payroll Administrator

$30 - $35 per hour | Gardena, CA | On-site | Permanent

Founded in 1973, with roughly 80 employees family owned and operated for 50+ years. They are the largest steel fabricator and erector in Southern California, one of the largest on the West Coast!

• Medical/dental/vision, company pays 80% (employee cost roughly $27/week)
• 80 hours PTO plus 80 hours sick
• 401k
• Performance and pay review at 3-6 months

Job Details

We are on the hunt for a meticulous and dynamic Permanent Payroll Administrator to join our fast-paced manufacturing company. As our Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payroll deliveries. You will be an integral part of our team, managing all payroll-related tasks, including manual checks, off-cycle checks, levies, child support with holdings, 940/941, payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, year-end filings, timekeeping, multi-state, gross to net, and garnishments.

As a Payroll Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:

• 1. Managing all payroll operations related to wages, benefits, taxes, and other deductions.
• 2. Ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• 3. Preparing and distributing income statements, tax forms, and benefit enrolment forms.
• 4. Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries.
• 5. Maintaining and updating payroll records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• 6. Processing off-cycle checks, levies, child support with holdings, and garnishments.
• 7. Completing payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end filings.
• 8. Managing timekeeping systems and coordinating with different departments for timekeeping data.
• 9. Ensuring compliance with multi-state payroll requirements for gross to net calculations.

The ideal candidate for the Payroll Administrator role should have:

• 1. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a payroll administration role, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• 2. Job costing and cost codes are not required but highly preferred.
• 3. Proficiency in payroll software, with a strong understanding of payroll tax laws, levies, garnishments, and with holdings.
• 4. A strong understanding of 940/941 payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end filings.
• 5. Experience with multi-state payroll processing and knowledge of gross to net calculations.
• 6. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• 7. Strong numerical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• 8. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• 9. A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Payroll Administrator to join a dynamic team in the manufacturing industry. If you have a strong understanding of payroll procedures and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

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