Payroll Administrator

Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a growing organization in Riverside, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage complex payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance with wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a detail-focused approach, and the ability to support employees and stakeholders with professionalism.

Please call Brigitte Mendez @  or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.

Responsibilities:

- Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.

- Manage payroll activities across multiple states, applying the appropriate tax with holdings, wage rules, and jurisdictional requirements.

- Maintain employee payroll records, review earnings and deductions, and verify changes related to compensation, benefits, and time reporting.

- Process payroll adjustments such as garnishments, reimbursements, bonuses, and other special payments in accordance with company policy and legal guidelines.

- Reconcile payroll registers, benefit deductions, tax filings, and general ledger-related data to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.

- Use ADP Workforce Now to support payroll administration, reporting, and record accuracy across the employee population.

- Prepare payroll reports and audit supporting data using Excel formulas and related tools to improve accuracy and streamline review processes.

- Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll records with clear and timely communication.

Requirements - At least 5 years of payroll administration experience, including full-cycle payroll ownership.

- Demonstrated experience processing payroll for a multi-state employee population.

- Background supporting payroll operations for organizations with 101 to 500 employees.

- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and standard payroll systems.

- Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas for reconciliation and reporting.

- Experience handling garnishments, payroll adjustments, and related compliance requirements.

- Ability to reconcile payroll data accurately and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ()  and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ()  and Privacy Notice () .