Payroll Administrator Job at Robert Half (San Francisco)

Payroll Administrator

Robert Half

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our team in San Francisco, California. In this contract position, you will play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy of payroll processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and providing technical expertise in position control and labor cost distribution. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills and a background in payroll and financial operations.

Job Responsibility:

Assist in managing position control tasks, including creating and updating positions, assigning numbers, and reviewing historical records
Analyze employee data for new hires, promotions, reclassifications, separations, and position requests to ensure accurate payroll and funding alignment
Monitor labor cost distribution transactions to verify proper allocation to funding sources
Reconcile payroll expenses between organizational systems and campus financial records
Prepare journal entries and implement corrections for funding discrepancies as needed
Maintain and update database tables to support system integrity for budgeting and labor mapping
Collaborate with departments such as Human Resources, IT, and Accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure smooth operations
Provide guidance to campus departments on payroll charges, position funding, and adjustments to meet budgetary requirements
Support financial reporting processes by ensuring compliance with university and state policies

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or equivalent experience
Solid understanding of budget administration, payroll accounting, and financial analysis principles
Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex payroll and financial data
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office software applications
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team

Nice to have:

Experience working in a higher education environment, particularly within a university system, is preferred
Familiarity with PeopleSoft and financial systems is highly desirable
Knowledge of position control processes and labor cost distribution is a plus

What we offer:

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

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Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

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