Payroll Administrator

Jobot; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision 80% covered

80 hours PTO

401k

Performance review at 3-6 months

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a meticulous Payroll Administrator in Gardena, CA to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will own all payroll processes, ensure accuracy, handle tax filings, W-2s, and year-end tasks, and maintain timekeeping across states.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in payroll, strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, and experience with state filings. This on-site permanent role includes benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in payroll administration; manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient with payroll software and payroll tax rules, levies, and withholdings.
• Strong knowledge of 940/941, W-2 processing, and year-end filings.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing and gross-to-net calculations.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all payroll operations for wages, benefits, taxes, and deductions.
• Process updates for new hires, terminations, and pay-rate changes timely.
• Prepare and distribute income statements, tax forms, and enrollment forms.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
• Maintain payroll records per state and federal regulations.
• Process off-cycle checks, levies, child support withholdings, and garnishments.
• Handle payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end filings.
• Coordinate timekeeping with other departments and systems.
• Ensure multi-state gross-to-net calculations are compliant.

Skills

Payroll software

Multi-state payroll

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion/confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Payroll Administrator

$30 - $35 per hour | Gardena, CA | On-site | Permanent

Immediately hiring payroll administrator to join the team!!

A bit about us:

Founded in 1973, with roughly 80 employees family owned and operated for 50+ years. They are the largest steel fabricator and erector in Southern California, one of the largest on the West Coast!

Why join us?

• Medical/dental/vision, company pays 80% (employee cost roughly $27/week)
• 80 hours PTO plus 80 hours sick
• 401k
• Performance and pay review at 3-6 months

Job Details

Job Details

We are on the hunt for a meticulous and dynamic Permanent Payroll Administrator to join our fast-paced manufacturing company. As our Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payroll deliveries. You will be an integral part of our team, managing all payroll-related tasks, including manual checks, off-cycle checks, levies, child support withholdings, 940/941, payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, year-end filings, timekeeping, multi-state, gross to net, and garnishments.

Responsibilities

As a Payroll Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:

• 1. Managing all payroll operations related to wages, benefits, taxes, and other deductions.
• 2. Ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• 3. Preparing and distributing income statements, tax forms, and benefit enrolment forms.
• 4. Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries.
• 5. Maintaining and updating payroll records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• 6. Processing off-cycle checks, levies, child support withholdings, and garnishments.
• 7. Completing payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end filings.
• 8. Managing timekeeping systems and coordinating with different departments for timekeeping data.
• 9. Ensuring compliance with multi-state payroll requirements for gross to net calculations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Payroll Administrator role should have:

• 1. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a payroll administration role, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• 2. Job costing and cost codes are not required but highly preferred.
• 3. Proficiency in payroll software, with a strong understanding of payroll tax laws, levies, garnishments, and withholdings.
• 4. A strong understanding of 940/941 payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end filings.
• 5. Experience with multi-state payroll processing and knowledge of gross to net calculations.
• 6. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• 7. Strong numerical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• 8. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• 9. A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Payroll Administrator to join a dynamic team in the manufacturing industry. If you have a strong understanding of payroll procedures and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.