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Payroll Administrator
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 350 employees in Colton, California. This position is ideal for someone who brings recent experience managing payroll in a high-volume environment and can confidently handle compliance, deductions, and employee payroll support. The role also partners closely with HR and accounting to maintain reliable records, address payroll issues, and support reporting needs. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 of all your Robert Half Recruiter directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing for roughly 350 employees, ensuring all payments are completed correctly and within established deadlines.</p><p>• Examine timesheets, earnings, tax withholdings, and other payroll entries to identify and correct discrepancies before final submission.</p><p>• Maintain organized and accurate payroll records while updating employee information to preserve data accuracy.</p><p>• Handle garnishments, child support withholdings, and benefits-related deductions in accordance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll variances, and resolve issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Produce payroll summaries and detailed reports while assisting accounting with reconciliations and month-end payroll support.</p><p>• Monitor payroll practices for adherence to federal, California, and local regulations, including wage and hour requirements.</p><p>• Work with HR to process payroll changes tied to new hires, separations, compensation updates, and other employee status changes.</p>
<p>• At least 3 years of experience processing payroll in a high-volume setting.</p><p>• Background supporting payroll for organizations with 300 or more employees is preferred.</p><p>• Paycom huge plus</p><p>• Working knowledge of California payroll regulations, including wage and hour compliance.</p><p>• Experience with payroll platforms such as Paycom; familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is also beneficial.</p><p>• Understanding of full-cycle payroll processing, including deductions, garnishments, and reporting activities.</p><p>• Strong Excel skills and the ability to generate and interpret payroll-related reports.</p><p>• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage confidential information professionally.</p><p>• Effective communication skills with a service-oriented approach when assisting employees and internal partners.</p>
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  • Colton, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 62400 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 350 employees in Colton, California. This position is ideal for someone who brings recent experience managing payroll in a high-volume environment and can confidently handle compliance, deductions, and employee payroll support. The role also partners closely with HR and accounting to maintain reliable records, address payroll issues, and support reporting needs. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 of all your Robert Half Recruiter directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing for roughly 350 employees, ensuring all payments are completed correctly and within established deadlines.</p><p>• Examine timesheets, earnings, tax withholdings, and other payroll entries to identify and correct discrepancies before final submission.</p><p>• Maintain organized and accurate payroll records while updating employee information to preserve data accuracy.</p><p>• Handle garnishments, child support withholdings, and benefits-related deductions in accordance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll variances, and resolve issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Produce payroll summaries and detailed reports while assisting accounting with reconciliations and month-end payroll support.</p><p>• Monitor payroll practices for adherence to federal, California, and local regulations, including wage and hour requirements.</p><p>• Work with HR to process payroll changes tied to new hires, separations, compensation updates, and other employee status changes.</p>
  • 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator Job in Colton, CA | Robert Half