Payroll Administrator

Description This challenging role might be a great fit for your skills, if you are a Payroll Administrator seeking a career-building opportunity with an industry leader. Robert Half is partnering with our client to staff a Payroll Administrator role. For this role, it is crucial to have the ability to communicate effectively and deliver strong internal customer service while working in a deadline-driven environment. The accurate and timely production of payroll for employees will be ensured by the Payroll Administrator in this position. Apply for this role today! This permanent employment opportunity is based in the Santa Clara, California area.

Your responsibilities in this role

• Develop systems and protocols to direct the collection, calculation and entering of pay data

• Assess data entered by others in the payroll software to include, but not limited to salary/wage increases, benefit deductions, employee termination dates, and employee leaves of absence under FMLA or other unpaid leave

• Note voluntary deductions, as well as wage garnishments, pay levies, and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner, including reporting to the necessary authorities

• Strive towards timely processing of payroll in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principles

• Go over pay practices related to FLSA, fringe benefit reporting and other payroll areas and determine how those practices apply to advise management

• Conduct regular payroll reporting as required and assist with financial audits related to pay records and associated general ledger

• Be able to co-function with internal business partners, Information Technology, and Human Resources to ensure security protocols for pay systems

• Lead quarterly and year-end payroll reports

• Assist staff with general questions related to payroll, PTO accruals, wage deductions, fringe benefits and other pay related issues

• Follow current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data, including payroll taxes, employee federal and state income and social security taxes and other required reporting Requirements

  • Experience processing liens, garnishments, and various withholdings

• Expertise in American Contractor

• Proficiency in construction

• Solid understanding of manual payroll

• 3+ years of payroll experience

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