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Colleen McAuliffe from Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a busy accounting team in Fremont, California. This role focuses on administering multi-state payroll, maintaining reliable employee pay data, and ensuring adherence to applicable payroll regulations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on Paycom experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage payroll tasks in a fast-moving environment.
Job Responsibility
Manage bi-weekly payroll processing from start to finish using Paycom, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time
Update and maintain payroll information for new employees, departures, pay adjustments, benefit deductions, and tax elections
Monitor payroll practices for compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Reconcile payroll records, tax filings, and related general ledger entries to support accurate financial reporting
Investigate payroll variances and respond to employee questions to resolve issues in a timely manner
Oversee garnishments, wage orders, and other required deductions with accuracy and confidentiality
Produce payroll-related reports for finance, human resources, and leadership as needed
Support month-end and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations and preparation of annual wage statements
Provide documentation and payroll support during internal and external audit requests
Recommend and implement improvements that strengthen payroll accuracy, controls, and operational efficiency
Requirements
3+ years of experience managing full-cycle payroll administration
Proven background processing multi-state payroll with accuracy and consistency
Experience supporting payroll for employee populations ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees
Hands-on proficiency with Paycom for payroll processing and record maintenance
Solid understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, and applicable compliance requirements
Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and correct discrepancies
Ability to work effectively with accounting, human resources, and employees in a fast-paced setting