We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Stockton, California. In this role, you will oversee the processing of payroll functions, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. This position also involves collaborating with Human Resources and Finance to manage employee data, generate reports, and address payroll-related inquiries.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer the Human Resources Information System, ensuring secure access and maintaining document integrity.<br>• Oversee semi-monthly payroll processes, including new employee data entry, timecard management, tax calculations, benefits deductions, and garnishments.<br>• Review and reconcile payroll discrepancies by auditing time and attendance records, wage computations, and other related data.<br>• Ensure timely distribution of final paychecks, including accurate calculations for overtime, vacation, and holiday pay in compliance with California labor laws.<br>• Generate payroll-related reports for external agencies, such as Goodwill International, government entities, and workers' compensation organizations.<br>• Manage employment verification requests and coordinate garnishment setups with external agencies.<br>• Maintain onboarding checklists for new and rehired employees within the HR system.<br>• Update and distribute organizational charts on a monthly basis.<br>• Collaborate on special projects and provide support to the Director of Finance as needed.<br>• Ensure regular attendance to fulfill essential job functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or completion of a certified payroll/benefits administration program.<br>• Minimum of five years of experience in payroll and human resources administration.<br>• Expertise in state and federal wage and labor laws, as well as payroll processing procedures.<br>• Proficiency in using Paycom or similar cloud-based payroll systems.<br>• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.<br>• Experience with report writing and compliance-related tasks.<br>• Ability to process payroll for 300 employees or similar volume.<br>• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

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