Hybrid Payroll Coordinator (CA) | 150-employee focus

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & HR Coordinator in San Diego, CA, with hybrid work options. The role focuses on payroll administration for up to 150 employees and requires California payroll processing experience, preferably with Paylocity.

The HR responsibilities can be trained for the right candidate, and the ideal candidate will demonstrate accuracy, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of California payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing payroll for employees in a multi-department environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, and payroll best practices.
• HR experience is helpful but not required and can be trained.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for up to 150 employees with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and audit payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, PTO, bonuses, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll adjustments.
• Maintain employee payroll and timekeeping records.
• Process payroll-related employee changes including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and status updates.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation.
• Ensure compliance with California payroll laws and company policies.
• Maintain payroll documentation and assist with payroll audits as needed.
• Partner with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to support payroll operations.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Support benefits administration and employee communications.
• Assist with recruiting coordination and other HR initiatives.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources department as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Onboarding support

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & HR Coordinator in San Diego, CA, with hybrid work options. The role focuses on payroll administration for up to 150 employees and requires California payroll processing experience, preferably with Paylocity.

The HR responsibilities can be trained for the right candidate, and the ideal candidate will demonstrate accuracy, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills while collaborating with internal stakeholders.