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Payroll Administrator

United States, Walnut Creek · Job Posted February 01, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator for a position in Walnut Creek, California. In this role, you will oversee payroll processes for a multi-entity workforce across the United States, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations. You will work Workday and ADP Workforce Now, while collaborating with accounting to address discrepancies and maintain smooth operations. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment within the energy and natural resources industry.

Job Responsibility

  • Process bi-monthly payroll
  • Manage payroll data within Workday, ensuring accurate inputs and seamless transmission to ADP Workforce Now
  • Calculate and administer quarterly bonuses, commissions, and allowances, applying appropriate tax deductions
  • Perform detailed payroll reconciliations each pay period and collaborate with accounting to address variances
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for discrepancies and provide clear explanations for payroll calculations
  • Partner with the General Ledger Accountant to support payroll posting and reconciliation processes
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel for payroll analysis, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and company policies in all payroll operations

Requirements

  • Proven experience in managing full-cycle payroll operations
  • Proficiency in payroll systems such as Workday and ADP Workforce Now
  • Strong knowledge of commissions, bonuses, and payroll-related tax deductions
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
  • Ability to perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies effectively
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills to explain payroll calculations and address employee inquiries
  • Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing and regulations

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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