Payroll Support Professional; On Site

Want to work for a great company with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow? Optimum HR has been voted one of Orange County's Best Places to Work for the past 9 years and we are seeking a full time Payroll Support Professional to join our team.

Optimum HR provides small and midsize companies with comprehensive human resources services & support. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fun, fast‑paced and growing company.

This position is in person and will be located out of our Santa Ana/Tustin office.

The Payroll Support Professional supports the Payroll department with payroll packaging and administrative tasks which may include:

• Review, print, and organize all payroll packaging reports and checks daily
• Payroll shipment and payroll check verification
• Answer, help, and/or transfer client service line calls
• Garnishment and uncleared check processing
• Lost check verification and research
• Mail termination checks and documentation (UI books, Notice forms, etc)
• Manage worksite location setup, termination any mismatches
• Electronic child support communication
• Backup for payroll client report requests
• Order workers compensation certificates as requested
• Complete new hire entries as needed
• Deposit incoming Optimum checks and mail out checks or other requested items as needed
• W2's - employee requests, returned W2s and client W2 report requests
• Employee system login support
• Backup support for Service Administrative Professional
• Assist with additional projects as needed

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of office experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to complete projects independently during set work hours with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and use good judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Team player that embraces Optimum's core values.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

The salary range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00 an hour. In addition, we offer a generous benefits package, a monthly office commuting stipend and an excellent corporate culture.

Final compensation will be based upon factors such as geographic location, skills, experience and/or education. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Salary: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour