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Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Advantage Technical
Fountain Valley, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026 CLOSED ON 8/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Benefits Administrator position at Advantage Technical?

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Pay: $26.13-$38.55/hr.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator to support payroll processing, HRIS administration, and employee benefits programs in a fast-paced corporate environment. This role is ideal for candidates with strong payroll, HR systems, and 401(k) administration experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as backup for bi-weekly payroll and monthly expatriate payroll processing
  • Maintain HRIS and time/attendance systems, including reporting, troubleshooting, and system updates
  • Administer 401(k) enrollments, loans, rollovers, compliance testing, and employee communications
  • Support wellness and employee benefits programs
  • Process payroll adjustments, garnishments, deductions, and reconciliations
  • Generate payroll, labor cost, and HR audit reports
  • Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries
  • Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, company policies, and government regulations
  • Coordinate with ADP, Finance, HR, and external vendors

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4-6 years of HR, payroll, benefits, or HRIS experience
  • 5 years of direct payroll experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processing, HRIS systems, and 401(k) administration
  • Experience with ADP, reporting tools, spreadsheets, and data reconciliation
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Minimal travel up to 10%

Employee Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance | 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Commuter/Parking Accounts | People Perks | Health Savings Account (HSA) | AD & D Insurance

If you are a detail-oriented payroll and HR professional looking for a long-term opportunity with growth potential, click "Apply Now" to be considered for this Payroll & Benefits Administrator position in Fountain Valley, CA.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.


Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

 

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