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Payroll Administrator
Hybrid- Pasadena, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, Hybrid (2 days onsite / 3 days remote)
Pay: $28 to $33 per hour
Position Overview
The Payroll Administrator supports payroll operations for a large and dynamic employee population. This role is responsible for accurate payroll processing, maintaining compliance-related documentation, and generating reports for audits. The position offers hands-on experience with advanced payroll systems, tax tools, and reporting functions—ideal for someone looking to grow their payroll career.
Key Responsibilities
• Process payroll accurately and on schedule
• Manage employee registrations, updates, and payroll record maintenance
• Generate, analyze, and validate payroll reports for audits and compliance
• Assist with payroll tax compliance tasks, including using Smart Compliance
• Support the Payroll Manager with special projects, process improvements, and additional responsibilities based on performance
Required Technical Skills
• Experience with ADP Workforce (ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Basic knowledge of payroll tax compliance and supporting tools
• Familiarity with Smart Compliance is a plus
Qualifications
• Previous experience in payroll administration or payroll support
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Schedule & Work Environment
• Hybrid schedule:
– Two days onsite (assigned based on team needs)
– Three days remote
• Collaboration with a supportive payroll team and exposure to enterprise-level payroll systems
Benefit offerings: include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $28 - $33