Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a growing construction company in Sacramento, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can oversee payroll operations with accuracy while also supporting employee records, onboarding, and light administrative accounting tasks. The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable answering employee questions, coordinating with supervisors, and helping keep payroll processes running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Administer recurring payroll for hourly staff and support bonus payment processing while ensuring timely and accurate completion of each cycle.
- Maintain employee payroll records by updating earnings, deductions, benefit elections, and other key data, and perform routine audits to confirm accuracy.
- Coordinate employee setup and offboarding activities, including entering new employee information and processing separations in payroll systems.
- Review and reconcile payroll-related invoices, respond to agency or vendor notices, and help resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Serve as a resource for employees and managers by answering payroll and benefits questions and assisting with system access issues when needed.
- Provide occasional reception or front office support to help maintain daily business operations.
- Contribute to workplace safety initiatives and complete assigned operational or administrative projects as needed.
- At least 2 years of experience in payroll administration, including processing payroll from start to finish.
- Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
- Background supporting payroll for employee populations within the 101-500 employee range.
- Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and compliance considerations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for payroll tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to respond professionally to employee and supervisor inquiries.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting, manage priorities, and meet established deadlines.
- High school diploma required; additional related education is preferred.