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Payroll Administrator
<p>Our team is seeking a <strong>Payroll Administrator</strong> for our <strong>Full-Time Engagement Professionals</strong> practice. In this role, you will support client projects by processing payroll and assisting with related compliance, reporting, and employee records activities. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, can adapt quickly to new systems, and is comfortable supporting a variety of client needs.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume in a Word document format to my email on LinkedIn - Tawnia Kirshen. Looking forward to hearing from you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple client environments.</li><li>Support weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and other payroll schedules as needed.</li><li>Manage payroll for union and non-union employee populations.</li><li>Ensure accurate payroll processing across multi-state jurisdictions.</li><li>Review timekeeping data, audit payroll records, and research discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and assist with employee updates, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments.</li><li>Support payroll compliance, reporting, and reconciliations.</li><li>Use Excel to analyze payroll data, create reports, and support audits, including pivot tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP functions.</li><li>Respond to employee, manager, and client payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Adapt quickly to new client systems, workflows, and processes while delivering high-quality support.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>Experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees.</li><li>Hands-on experience with union, non-union, and multi-state payroll.</li><li>Experience managing multiple payroll frequencies, including weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly.</li><li>Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.</li><li>Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Kronos, Paychex, Paylocity, or similar systems.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to be flexible with commute and open to onsite client engagements.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to different client environments.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Pleasanton, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 32.5 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our team is seeking a <strong>Payroll Administrator</strong> for our <strong>Full-Time Engagement Professionals</strong> practice. In this role, you will support client projects by processing payroll and assisting with related compliance, reporting, and employee records activities. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, can adapt quickly to new systems, and is comfortable supporting a variety of client needs.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume in a Word document format to my email on LinkedIn - Tawnia Kirshen. Looking forward to hearing from you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple client environments.</li><li>Support weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and other payroll schedules as needed.</li><li>Manage payroll for union and non-union employee populations.</li><li>Ensure accurate payroll processing across multi-state jurisdictions.</li><li>Review timekeeping data, audit payroll records, and research discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and assist with employee updates, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments.</li><li>Support payroll compliance, reporting, and reconciliations.</li><li>Use Excel to analyze payroll data, create reports, and support audits, including pivot tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP functions.</li><li>Respond to employee, manager, and client payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Adapt quickly to new client systems, workflows, and processes while delivering high-quality support.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

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