Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

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.

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.