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Robert Half Payroll/HR Administrator in San Clemente, California
Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll/HR Administrator to support payroll and human resources operations in San Clemente, California. This Contract position focuses on delivering accurate, end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining reliable employee records and responsive administrative support. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, sound judgment with confidential information, and experience working in a fast-paced environment serving a mid-sized employee population.
Responsibilities:
• Process complete payroll cycles for employees across multiple states, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and reimbursements are handled accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation, reviewing employee data changes to confirm compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Administer payroll activities within ADP Workforce Now, including updates to employee information, earnings, withholdings, and reporting details.
• Reconcile payroll data before and after each pay run, researching discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to support onboarding, status changes, terminations, and other employee record updates that affect pay.
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, time records, deductions, and payroll processes with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for internal review, audits, and routine operational tracking.
• Assist with payroll process updates or system-related changes as needed, ensuring continuity and accuracy throughout the transition.
• Support general HR administrative tasks that align with employee documentation, record maintenance, and compliance needs
Requirements • Hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll from input review through final processing and reconciliation.
• Proven background handling payroll for employees working in more than one state.
• Experience supporting payroll operations for an organization with approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now in a payroll administration capacity.
• Strong understanding of payroll practices, deductions, tax withholding, and record accuracy requirements.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential information responsibly.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with HR, employees, and internal teams.
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